Chicago to Syracuse time converter

Syracuse is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Syracuse.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Syracuse MDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Utah, United States
Mon, Oct 19
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

6:23 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 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 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 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 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 Syracuse are 2,029 km (1,261 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 behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Syracuse.

When is the best time to call Syracuse from Chicago?

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