New York to East Chicago time converter

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

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

East Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Indiana, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

10:13 AM in New York, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to East Chicago conversion table

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

New YorkEast Chicago
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 York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in East Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and East 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 York and East Chicago are 1,129 km (702 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

East Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.

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

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

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

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

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

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