Chicago to West New York time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

1:55 AM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to West New York conversion table

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

ChicagoWest New York
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 West New York).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and West New York 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 West New York are 1,144 km (711 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and West New York?

West New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in West New York when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call West New York from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and West New York change?

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