Newark to Chicago time converter

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

Newark EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Newark
New Jersey, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Newark to Chicago conversion table

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

NewarkChicago
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 Newark (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Newark and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

Newark and Chicago are 1,132 km (703 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Newark and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Newark.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Newark?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Newark?

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

Does the time difference between Newark 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.