Time difference between Hong Kong and Chicago
Chicago is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
Right now
Hong Kong
00:38
HKT ·
UTC+8
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Hong Kong and Chicago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 08:00 Hong Kong 19:00 Chicago
- 07:00 Hong Kong 18:00 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 August 27, 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?
The most convenient slot is 08:00 Hong Kong / 19:00 Chicago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
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.