New York (Eastern) to Chicago (Central) — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → CT (UTC-5). Chicago (Central) is 1 hour behind relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Jun 28, 2026, 5:09 PM
Chicago (Central)
Jun 28, 2026, 4:09 PM
Need the reverse? Chicago (Central) to New York (Eastern) →
Sample times — ET to CT
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and Chicago (Central)
Eastern and Central Time differ by one hour year-round in the US, making New York–Chicago one of the simplest domestic offsets. It still matters for nationwide TV, earnings calls, and two-hub flight connections.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and Chicago (Central)?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour behind (from ET to CT). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect New York (Eastern) vs Chicago (Central)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US East Coast and the US Central states?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.