There is no time difference between Austin and Chicago. Both cities use Central Time (CT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Austin, it's also 12:00 PM in Chicago.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so they remain synchronized year-round.
Any time works! Since both cities share the same timezone, you can schedule calls during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) without any time conversion needed.
Austin and Chicago are both major American cities with strong tech and business scenes. While Chicago is the third-largest US city and a major financial center, Austin has emerged as one of America's fastest-growing tech hubs. Direct flights connect them in about 2.5 hours.