Toronto to Chicago time converter

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

Toronto EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Toronto
Ontario, Canada
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)

Toronto to Chicago conversion table

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

TorontoChicago
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 Toronto (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Toronto 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

Toronto and Chicago are 704 km (437 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Toronto and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Toronto?

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

Does the time difference between Toronto 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.