United States · America/New_York
New York City
July 11, 2026
Time difference between New York City and Chicago
−1h
Chicago is behind New York City
United States · America/Chicago
Chicago
July 11, 2026
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York City.
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Why the time difference exists
New York City keeps standard time at UTC-5, while Chicago runs on UTC-6. They both keep daylight saving, yet their changeover dates don't line up, so the gap briefly shifts around each transition. Chicago sits roughly 1,100 km to the west of New York City.
Traveling between New York City and Chicago
Expect roughly a 1 hour backward adjustment travelling from New York City to Chicago. The direct distance works out to roughly 2 hours in the air. Line up a shared window before you call and the rest is easy.
Convert New York City time to Chicago time
| New York City | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Best time to call
Both sides are inside 9 AM–5 PM business hours 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York City (9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Chicago).
| City | Local time | Difference from New York City |
|---|---|---|
 Shanghai | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Beijing | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Shenzhen | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Guangzhou | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Kinshasa | 5 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Istanbul | 7 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Lagos | 5 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 11 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Chengdu | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Lahore | 9 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Mumbai | 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York City | |
 São Paulo | 1 hour ahead of New York City |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between New York City and Chicago?
- New York City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now. The figure is computed live and accounts for daylight saving time on both sides.
- Does the difference between New York City and Chicago change during the year?
- Yes. From November 1, 2026 to November 1, 2026 the difference is the same time as Chicago, because New York City and Chicago switch daylight saving time on different dates.
- What is the best time to call between New York City and Chicago?
- Both sides are within 9 AM–5 PM business hours 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York City (9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Chicago).