Chicago, United States
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 09:37
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
- UTC-05:00
- Daylight saving
- Yes
Chicago and Miami Time Difference
Compare Chicago vs Miami time, current local times, UTC offset difference, daylight saving status, and the best time to plan meetings or travel.
Quick Answer
What is the time difference between Chicago and Miami?
The live comparison below shows both local times, current UTC offsets, daylight saving status, and whether Miami is ahead of or behind Chicago.
Current time difference
Miami, United States
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 10:37
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- UTC offset
- UTC-04:00
- Daylight saving
- Yes
Time difference
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago
UTC offset difference
+01:00
Suggested call window
Sat, Jul 4, 08:00-17:00 / Sat, Jul 4, 09:00-18:00
Calculated using initiator awake hours of 08:00-23:00 and recipient office hours of 09:00-18:00.
Dynamic Time Difference
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami throughout 2026. Although at least one city changes clocks, their offset gap stays aligned for this calendar year.
Chicago
UTC-05:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is active now
Miami
UTC-04:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is active now
Business Call Window
09:00-18:00 work-hour overlap
Both 09:00-18:00 workdays overlap. A practical window is 09:00-17:00 in Chicago, which is 10:00-18:00 in Miami.
Chicago: 09:00-17:00
Miami: 10:00-18:00
24-Hour Conversion Table
Chicago to Miami hourly time conversion
The table uses today's active UTC offsets. Seasonal rows can shift when daylight saving time changes.
| Chicago | Miami |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
FAQ
What is the current time difference between Chicago and Miami?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami. This uses the active IANA timezone offsets for today.
When does the Chicago-Miami time difference change in 2026?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami throughout 2026. Although at least one city changes clocks, their offset gap stays aligned for this calendar year.
What are the current UTC offsets for Chicago and Miami?
Chicago is currently UTC-05:00; Miami is currently UTC-04:00.
Which direction does the clock change when flying from Chicago to Miami?
Travelers from Chicago to Miami move their clock forward by 1 hour.
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