Time zone meeting planner
Chicago and New York: plan a meeting across time zones
Chicago and New York are 1 hours apart (New York ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Chicago and New York is constant all year: New York is 1 hours ahead of Chicago.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Chicago lands at 10 AM in New York — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Check another date for Chicago and New YorkClock changes to plan around
- Chicago changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
- New York changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — Chicago: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Chicago: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Chicago: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Chicago: Christmas Day
- 12 October — New York: Columbus Day
- 11 November — New York: Veterans Day
- 26 November — New York: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — New York: Christmas Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Chicago and New York
When is the best time to meet between Chicago and New York?
Aim for 9 AM in Chicago, which is 10 AM in New York. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.
What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Chicago is 10 AM in New York (UTC-5 against UTC-4). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Chicago or New York change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in Chicago or New York soon?
Chicago: Columbus Day on 12 October. New York: Columbus Day on 12 October.