Time difference between Chicago and Hong Kong
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago
Right now
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Hong Kong
00:38
HKT ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Chicago and Hong Kong
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 19:00 Chicago 08:00 Hong Kong
- 18:00 Chicago 07:00 Hong Kong
Hour by hour: Chicago to Hong Kong
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Chicago (reference) | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 12:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 13:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 14:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 15:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 16:00 | 05:00 (next day) | |
| 17:00 | 06:00 (next day) | |
| ★ | 18:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| ★ | 19:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 09:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 10:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 11:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 12:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Chicago changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago
What is the best time to call between Chicago and Hong Kong?
The most convenient slot is 19:00 Chicago / 08:00 Hong Kong. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Chicago and Hong Kong change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.