Australia to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 16 hours behind Australia. When it is 9:00 AM in Australia, it is 5:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Chicago.

Australia AEDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Australia
Canberra
Sun, Oct 18
AEDTUTC+11
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Australia to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Australia and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

AustraliaChicago
12:00 AM8:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
4:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM8:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Australia (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Australia and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -16h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Australia and Chicago?

Chicago is 16 hours behind Australia.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Australia?

When it is 9:00 AM in Australia, it is 5:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Australia?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Australia (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Australia and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.