New Castle to Chicago time converter

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

New Castle EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New Castle
Indiana, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Castle to Chicago conversion table

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

New CastleChicago
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 New Castle (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Castle and Chicago 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

New Castle and Chicago are 287 km (178 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Castle and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind New Castle.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in New Castle?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from New Castle?

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

Does the time difference between New Castle 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.