Chicago to Ballarat time converter

Ballarat is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Ballarat.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Ballarat AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Chicago to Ballarat conversion table

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

ChicagoBallarat
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 Ballarat).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +16h

Distance

Chicago and Ballarat 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 Chicago and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Ballarat.

When is the best time to call Ballarat from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Ballarat change?

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