Time Difference between Toronto and Chicago
Toronto (UTC-5) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Toronto
Canada
Sat, Jan 24
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 21:00 in Toronto, it's 20:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Toronto & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
701 km
Est. Flight Time
~1.8h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
16:47
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Toronto
05:00
Chicago
09:00
Toronto
08:00
Chicago
12:00
Toronto
11:00
Chicago
15:00
Toronto
14:00
Chicago
18:00
Toronto
17:00
Chicago
21:00
Toronto
20:00
Chicago
00:00
Toronto
23:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Toronto
02:00
Chicago
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Toronto and Chicago
Toronto, Canada and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Toronto, it's 1 hour earlier in Chicago.
Toronto operates on America/Toronto timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between Toronto and Chicago is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Toronto and Chicago is approximately 701 km. A direct flight typically takes around 1.8 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.