Chicago to Akita time converter

Akita is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM in Akita.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Akita JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Akita
Japan
Tue, Oct 20
JSTUTC+9+14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Akita conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Akita): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +14h

Distance

Chicago and Akita are 9,745 km (6,055 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Akita?

Akita is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM in Akita.

When is the best time to call Akita from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Akita): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Akita change?

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