Ballarat to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 16 hours behind Ballarat. When it is 9:00 AM in Ballarat, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

Ballarat AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Ballarat
Victoria, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Ballarat to Chicago conversion table

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

BallaratChicago
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 Ballarat (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -16h

Distance

Ballarat and Chicago are 15,650 km (9,724 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Ballarat and Chicago?

Chicago is 16 hours behind Ballarat.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Ballarat, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Ballarat?

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

Does the time difference between Ballarat 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.