Time difference between Chicago and Boston
Boston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago all year.
Time difference right now
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Hour-by-hour conversion table
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Chicago and Boston through the year
| Chicago | Boston | Difference | |
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| January | UTC−6 | UTC−5 | +1 h |
| July | UTC−5 | UTC−4 | +1 h |
Time zones: Chicago uses America/Chicago, Boston uses America/New York. How far apart are they? See the distance from Chicago to Boston. Current local time: Chicago · Boston.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Boston?
Boston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago all year. The live figure at the top of this page uses today’s rules.
If it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, what time is it in Boston?
In January it is 10:00 (24-hour clock) in Boston; in July it is 10:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.
Do Chicago and Boston use daylight saving time?
Chicago: yes (UTC−6 standard, UTC−5 summer). Boston: yes (UTC−5 standard, UTC−4 summer).