Chicago to Darwin time converter

Darwin is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:30 PM in Darwin.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Darwin ACST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Darwin
Northern Territory, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
ACSTUTC+9:30+14h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Darwin conversion table

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

ChicagoDarwin
12:00 AM2:30 PM
1:00 AM3:30 PM
2:00 AM4:30 PM
3:00 AM5:30 PM
4:00 AM6:30 PM
5:00 AM7:30 PM
6:00 AM8:30 PM
7:00 AM9:30 PM
8:00 AM10:30 PM
9:00 AM11:30 PM
10:00 AM12:30 AM+1 day
11:00 AM1:30 AM+1 day
12:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
1:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
2:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
3:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM8:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM9:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM10:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM11:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM12:30 PM+1 day
11:00 PM1:30 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in Darwin): 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 Darwin switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +14h 30m

Distance

Chicago and Darwin are 15,067 km (9,362 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Darwin?

Darwin is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:30 PM in Darwin.

When is the best time to call Darwin from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in Darwin): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Darwin change?

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