Time difference between Sydney and Chicago
Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney
Right now
Sydney
22:55
AEDT ·
UTC+11
Chicago
06:55
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Sydney 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 Sydney 17:00 Chicago
- 10:00 Sydney 18:00 Chicago
- 11:00 Sydney 19:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Sydney to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Sydney (reference) | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 09:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 10:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 08:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 10:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 11:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 12:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 14:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 15:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 16:00 | 00:00 | |
| 17:00 | 01:00 | |
| 18:00 | 02:00 | |
| 19:00 | 03:00 | |
| 20:00 | 04:00 | |
| 21:00 | 05:00 | |
| 22:00 | 06:00 | |
| 23:00 | 07:00 |
Table built for October 12, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney
What is the best time to call between Sydney and Chicago?
There is no hour that falls inside normal working hours in both cities. The least painful option is 09:00 Sydney / 17:00 Chicago.
Does the difference between Sydney and Chicago change during the year?
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.