Toronto to Illinois time converter

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

Toronto EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Illinois CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Illinois
United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Toronto to Illinois conversion table

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

TorontoIllinois
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 Illinois).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Toronto and Illinois 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Toronto and Illinois?

Illinois is 1 hour behind Toronto.

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

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

When is the best time to call Illinois from Toronto?

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

Does the time difference between Toronto and Illinois change?

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