Time difference between Bangkok and Chicago
Chicago is 12 hours behind Bangkok
Right now
Bangkok
23:38
ICT ·
UTC+7
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Bangkok and Chicago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 07:00 Bangkok 19:00 Chicago
- 19:00 Bangkok 07:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Bangkok to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Bangkok (reference) | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 09:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 10:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 00:00 | |
| 13:00 | 01:00 | |
| 14:00 | 02:00 | |
| 15:00 | 03:00 | |
| 16:00 | 04:00 | |
| 17:00 | 05:00 | |
| 18:00 | 06:00 | |
| ★ | 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 | |
| 21:00 | 09:00 | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Chicago changes its clocks and Bangkok does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Chicago?
Chicago is 12 hours behind Bangkok
What is the best time to call between Bangkok and Chicago?
The most convenient slot is 07:00 Bangkok / 19:00 Chicago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Bangkok and Chicago change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and Bangkok does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.