Chicago to Chuo time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chuo JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Japan
Sat, Oct 17
JSTUTC+9+14h
Finding your time zone…

9:31 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Chuo conversion table

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

ChicagoChuo
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 Chuo): 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 Chuo switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +14h

Distance

Chicago and Chuo are 10,137 km (6,299 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Chuo?

Chuo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chuo 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 Chuo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Chuo change?

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