Chicago to Niagara Falls time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Niagara Falls EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
New York, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

4:25 PM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Niagara Falls conversion table

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

ChicagoNiagara Falls
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 Niagara Falls).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Niagara Falls are 718 km (446 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Niagara Falls?

Niagara Falls is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Niagara Falls when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Niagara Falls.

When is the best time to call Niagara Falls from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Niagara Falls change?

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