Time difference between Tokyo and Chicago
Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo
Right now
Tokyo
20:55
JST ·
UTC+9
Chicago
06:55
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Tokyo 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 Tokyo 19:00 Chicago
- 10:00 Tokyo 20:00 Chicago
- 11:00 Tokyo 21:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Tokyo to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Tokyo (reference) | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 10:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 08:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 10:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 11:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 12:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 14:00 | 00:00 | |
| 15:00 | 01:00 | |
| 16:00 | 02:00 | |
| 17:00 | 03:00 | |
| 18:00 | 04:00 | |
| 19:00 | 05:00 | |
| 20:00 | 06:00 | |
| 21:00 | 07:00 | |
| 22:00 | 08:00 | |
| 23:00 | 09:00 |
Table built for October 12, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Chicago changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and Chicago?
There is no hour that falls inside normal working hours in both cities. The least painful option is 09:00 Tokyo / 19:00 Chicago.
Does the difference between Tokyo and Chicago change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.