Chicago to New Jersey time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

New Jersey EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Chicago to New Jersey conversion table

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

ChicagoNew Jersey
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 New Jersey).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and New Jersey?

New Jersey is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and New Jersey change?

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