Chicago to Australia time converter

Australia is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Australia.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Australia AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Australia
Canberra
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Australia conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +16h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +15h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +16h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Australia?

Australia is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Australia.

When is the best time to call Australia from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Australia change?

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