New York → Chicago: Time Difference
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How the difference works
New York uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) and Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 1 hour behind New York. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 1,144 km (711 mi) great-circle distance.
New York → Chicago, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?
In standard time, Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in New York, what time is it in Chicago?
In standard time it is 08:00 in Chicago. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Chicago from New York?
About 1,144 km (711 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.