Chicago to Syracuse time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Syracuse EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
New York, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

5:32 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Syracuse conversion table

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

ChicagoSyracuse
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 Syracuse).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Syracuse are 952 km (592 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Syracuse?

Syracuse is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Syracuse from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Syracuse change?

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