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Chicago and New York City — Current Time Difference
Best Meeting Times Between Chicago and New York City
With minimal time difference, standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) overlap almost completely between Chicago and New York City. This makes scheduling meetings straightforward—simply choose a time that works locally and it will be reasonable for the other city as well.
Use the interactive meeting planner and quick reference table below to find exact overlapping hours for your schedule.
Quick meeting reference
| Chicago | Local overlap | New York City |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AMTue | → | 7:00 AMTue |
| 9:00 AMTue | → | 10:00 AMTue |
| 12:00 PMTue | → | 1:00 PMTue |
| 3:00 PMTue | → | 4:00 PMTue |
| 6:00 PMTue | → | 7:00 PMTue |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago & New York City
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Do Chicago and New York City observe Daylight Saving Time?
New York City ends Daylight Saving Time on November 1, 2026 at 1:00 am. Clocks go back 1 hour.