Do daylight saving time changes affect the overlap?

Yes. Some time zones shift seasonally. TeamHouurs calculates offsets using IANA time zones, so recommended times adjust automatically when DST changes.

Best meeting times: New York ↔ Chicago

Q: What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Chicago?

A safe default is 13:00 in New York, which corresponds to 12:00 in Chicago.

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Use the grid to find overlapping working hours and pick a time that respects both teams.

New York: America/New_York (DST)Chicago: America/Chicago (DST)Updated hourly

Reverse

Current time in New York

03:39

Outside work

Current time in Chicago

02:39

Outside work

Time difference

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Tip: if one office starts late, try the other office’s early morning shoulder hours.

Quick recommendation

13:00 (New York) → 12:00 (Chicago)

Based on 60-minute meetings and 09:00–17:00 work hours.

Overlap grid

Base time zone: New York (UTC-05:00) · Now: 03:39

Selected: 12:00 in New York → New York: 12:00 · Chicago: 11:00

12h

Work (09:00–17:00) Shoulder (07:00–09:00, 17:00–21:00) Sleep (21:00–07:00)

New York time

New York

UTC-05:00 · now 03:39

Chicago

UTC-06:00 · now 02:39

Recommended meeting times

Typical 9–5 overlap (in New York time): 10:00–17:00.

Overlap segments in New York time: 10:00–17:00

Start (New York)	New York status	Start (Chicago)	Chicago status	Why this works
13:00	Work	12:00	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
12:30	Work	11:30	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
13:30	Work	12:30	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.

Assumes a standard workday of 09:00–17:00 in each city. You can customize this logic later (e.g., flexible hours, team preferences, meeting length).

How to schedule a meeting between New York and Chicago

When coordinating across borders, finding the golden hour is essential for productivity. New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Typical 9–5 overlap (in New York time): 10:00–17:00.

A safe default is 13:00 in New York, which corresponds to 12:00 in Chicago.

Typical work overlap

13:00 in New York → 12:00 in Chicago
12:30 in New York → 11:30 in Chicago
13:30 in New York → 12:30 in Chicago

These options assume 09:00–17:00 local working hours for both teams.

Key considerations

DST: New York does observe daylight saving time; Chicago does.
Shoulder hours: early mornings (07:00–09:00) and late afternoons (17:00–21:00) can unlock extra overlap.
Avoid burnout: repeated late-night meetings hurt teams. Use async updates when overlap is minimal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Is now a good time to call?

Look at the grid above and choose a green-green overlap when possible. If you see green-yellow, it’s still workable. If one side is grey, consider async.

Do daylight saving changes affect this page?

Yes. We use official IANA time zones, so offsets update automatically when DST starts or ends.

Popular comparisons

New York → San Francisco New York → Los Angeles New York → Seattle New York → Denver New York → Phoenix New York → Austin

Disclaimer: TeamHouurs assumes a default 09:00–17:00 workday for each city and does not account for individual company policies, local holidays, or personal schedules.