Chicago to Brisbane time converter
Brisbane is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 12:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Brisbane.
4:26 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Chicago to Brisbane conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Brisbane. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Brisbane |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Brisbane): 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 Brisbane switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +15h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +15h
Distance
Chicago and Brisbane are 14,361 km (8,924 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Brisbane when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 12:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Brisbane.
When is the best time to call Brisbane from Chicago?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Brisbane): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Brisbane change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.