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Chicago to Toronto time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now. The difference is the same all year. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Toronto.

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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Chicago to Toronto time table

ChicagoToronto
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (+1 day)

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago

Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Toronto uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4).

Best time to call Toronto, Canada from Chicago

  • All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM–5:00 PM in Toronto).

Toronto vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New Yorkthe same timethe same time
Chicago1 hour ahead1 hour ahead
Denver2 hours ahead2 hours ahead
Phoenix2 hours ahead3 hours ahead
Los Angeles3 hours ahead3 hours ahead

Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Toronto?

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago in January, all year.

If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Toronto?

9:00 PM.

Does Toronto use daylight saving time?

Toronto uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4).