Chicago to Chongqing time converter

Chongqing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Chongqing.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chongqing CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Chongqing
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Chongqing conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chongqing): 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 Chongqing switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +13h

Distance

Chicago and Chongqing are 11,942 km (7,420 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Chongqing?

Chongqing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Chongqing.

When is the best time to call Chongqing from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chongqing): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Chongqing change?

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