Chicago to New York Time Converter
Live clocks — updates every second
Chicago
CST/CDT · UTC-6:00
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New York
EST/EDT · UTC-5:00
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Chicago to New York — 24-Hour Conversion Table
Standard time offsets · Times shown in 24h format. DST may shift times by 1 hour.
Chicago Timezone
| Timezone | CST/CDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-6:00 / UTC-5:00 (DST) |
| DST | Yes |
| IANA ID | America/Chicago |
New York Timezone
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST) |
| DST | Yes |
| IANA ID | America/New_York |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York? +
Chicago is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6:00 in winter, UTC-5:00 in summer). New York is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer). Use the live clocks on this page to see the exact current difference.
How do I convert Chicago time to New York time? +
To convert Chicago time (CST/CDT, UTC-6:00) to New York time (EST/EDT, UTC-5:00), use the 24-hour conversion table on this page. The table shows every hour in Chicago and the corresponding New York time.
Does Chicago or New York observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Chicago: Yes, observes DST (clocks shift between UTC-6:00 and UTC-5:00). New York: Yes, observes DST (clocks shift between UTC-5:00 and UTC-4:00).
What is the best time to call from Chicago to New York? +
Use the conversion table on this page to find overlapping business hours (typically 09:00–18:00) between Chicago and New York. The live clocks show the exact current time in both cities to help you schedule calls and meetings.
What timezone is Chicago in? +
Chicago is in the CST/CDT timezone (IANA: America/Chicago). UTC offset: -6:00 in standard time, -5:00 during DST.
What timezone is New York in? +
New York is in the EST/EDT timezone (IANA: America/New_York). UTC offset: -5:00 in standard time, -4:00 during DST.
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