Time difference between Tokyo and Chicago
Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo
Right now
Tokyo
01:38
JST ·
UTC+9
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Tokyo and Chicago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Tokyo 19:00 Chicago
- 07:00 Tokyo 17:00 Chicago
- 08:00 Tokyo 18:00 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 August 27, 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?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Tokyo / 19:00 Chicago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
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.