Chicago is usually 1 hour behind New York. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

ChicagoNew York

Sunrise 5:34 AMSunset 8:21 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:43 AMSunset 8:23 PM(local)

Chicago: daylight saving timeNow UTC-5 CDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
New York: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
ChicagoUTC-5CDT
New YorkUTC-4EDT

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Chicago

Dialing code+1
Population2,664,452
Coordinates41.85Β°N, 87.65Β°W
Elevation179 m

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York

Dialing code+1
Population8,804,190
Coordinates40.71Β°N, 74.01Β°W
Elevation10 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–17:00 in ChicagoAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Chicago and New York?
The best window to call is 09:00–17:00 Chicago time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Chicago and New York change?
Because at least one of Chicago and New York observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).