Chicago to Hojo time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Hojo JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

9:45 AM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Hojo conversion table

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

ChicagoHojo
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 Hojo): 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 Hojo switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +14h

Distance

Chicago and Hojo are 10,629 km (6,605 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Hojo?

Hojo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Hojo change?

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