Toms River to Chicago time converter

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

Toms River EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Toms River to Chicago conversion table

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

Toms RiverChicago
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 Toms River (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -1h

Distance

Toms River and Chicago are 1,149 km (714 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Toms River and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Toms River.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Toms River?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Toms River?

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

Does the time difference between Toms River 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.