Chicago to Jersey City time converter

Jersey City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Jersey City.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Jersey City EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Jersey City
New Jersey, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Jersey City conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Jersey City. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoJersey City
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Jersey City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Jersey City switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Jersey City are 1,140 km (708 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jersey City?

Jersey City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Jersey City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Jersey City.

When is the best time to call Jersey City from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Jersey City).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Jersey City change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.