Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Miami uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Chicago uses Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Miami, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Miami time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Chicago, covering standard business hours.
Miami and Chicago are two of America's largest cities with strong business connections. Chicago is a major financial and transportation hub, while Miami serves as a gateway to Latin America. Direct flights take about 3.5 hours.