There is no time difference between Houston and Chicago. Both cities use Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 in summer). When it's 9:00 AM in Houston, it's also 9:00 AM 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 - 5:00 PM) without any time conversion needed.
Houston and Chicago are two of America's largest cities, connected by direct flights taking about 2.5 hours. Both are major business centers—Houston for energy and Chicago for finance and commodities trading.