Time zone meeting planner
Chicago and Toronto: plan a meeting across time zones
Chicago and Toronto are 1 hours apart (Toronto ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Chicago and Toronto is constant all year: Toronto 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 Toronto — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Check another date for Chicago and TorontoClock changes to plan around
- Chicago changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
- Toronto 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
- 25 December — Toronto: Christmas Day
- 1 January 2027 — Toronto: New Year's Day
- 26 March 2027 — Toronto: Good Friday
- 1 July 2027 — Toronto: Canada 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 Toronto
When is the best time to meet between Chicago and Toronto?
Aim for 9 AM in Chicago, which is 10 AM in Toronto. 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 Toronto when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Chicago is 10 AM in Toronto (UTC-5 against UTC-4). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Chicago or Toronto 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 Toronto soon?
Chicago: Columbus Day on 12 October. Toronto: Christmas Day on 25 December.