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New York to Chicago Time Converter

Convert time from Eastern Time (America/New_York) to Central Time (America/Chicago). DST-aware, updates in real time.

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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?
New York is in Eastern Time (America/New_York) and Chicago is in Central Time (America/Chicago). The difference varies with DST — use the converter above for the exact current offset.
How do I convert New York time to Chicago?
Pick a date and time in the converter, select America/New_York as source, and the result shows the equivalent America/Chicago time.
Does New York or Chicago observe Daylight Saving Time?
The converter shows "DST active" next to each timezone when DST is in effect for the selected date.
Need to compare multiple time zones?

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