Chicago to Newark time converter

Newark is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Newark.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Newark PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Newark
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Newark conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Newark).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Newark are 2,961 km (1,840 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Newark?

Newark is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Newark when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Newark.

When is the best time to call Newark from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Newark).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Newark change?

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