Time difference between Hong Kong and Chicago
Chicago is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
Right now
Hong Kong
19:55
HKT ·
UTC+8
Chicago
06:55
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Hong Kong and Chicago
These cities are too far apart for a meeting inside everyone’s working day. Someone will have to take it early or late.
- 09:00 Hong Kong 20:00 Chicago
- 10:00 Hong Kong 21:00 Chicago
- 11:00 Hong Kong 22:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Hong Kong to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Hong Kong (reference) | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 08:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 10:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 11:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 12:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 00:00 | |
| 14:00 | 01:00 | |
| 15:00 | 02:00 | |
| 16:00 | 03:00 | |
| 17:00 | 04:00 | |
| 18:00 | 05:00 | |
| 19:00 | 06:00 | |
| 20:00 | 07:00 | |
| 21:00 | 08:00 | |
| 22:00 | 09:00 | |
| 23:00 | 10:00 |
Table built for October 12, 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 Hong Kong and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
What is the best time to call between Hong Kong and Chicago?
There is no hour that falls inside normal working hours in both cities. The least painful option is 09:00 Hong Kong / 20:00 Chicago.
Does the difference between Hong Kong and Chicago change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.