New Jersey to Chicago time converter

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

New Jersey EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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)

New Jersey to Chicago conversion table

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

New JerseyChicago
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 Jersey (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Jersey 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Jersey and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind New Jersey.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between New Jersey 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.