Jersey City to Chicago time converter

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

Jersey City EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Jersey City
New Jersey, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Jersey City to Chicago conversion table

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

Jersey CityChicago
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 Jersey City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Jersey City and Chicago 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

Jersey City and Chicago are 1,140 km (708 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Jersey City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Jersey City.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Jersey City?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Jersey City?

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

Does the time difference between Jersey City and Chicago change?

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