New York to West Chicago time converter

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

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

12:49 AM in New York, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to West Chicago conversion table

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

New YorkWest 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 West Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and West 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 West Chicago are 1,192 km (741 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

West Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.

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

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

When is the best time to call West 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 West Chicago).

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

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