Syracuse to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 1 hour behind Syracuse. When it is noon in Syracuse, it is 11:00 in Chicago.
New York (UTC-4) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 15:00 in Syracuse, it's 14:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Syracuse & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
950 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.1h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
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11:19
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Syracuse
05:00
Chicago
09:00
Syracuse
08:00
Chicago
12:00
Syracuse
11:00
Chicago
15:00
Syracuse
14:00
Chicago
18:00
Syracuse
17:00
Chicago
21:00
Syracuse
20:00
Chicago
00:00
Syracuse
23:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Syracuse
02:00
Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Syracuse ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Syracuse. When it is 12:00 noon in Syracuse, it is 11:00 in Chicago. Syracuse operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Syracuse?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Syracuse and Chicago. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Syracuse time (09:00–17:00 in Chicago).
Does the Syracuse to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Syracuse and Chicago
The distance between Syracuse and Chicago is approximately 950 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.