Chicago to Jaffna time converter

Jaffna is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in Jaffna.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Jaffna IST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Sat, Oct 17
ISTUTC+5:30+10h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Jaffna conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Jaffna): 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 Jaffna switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +10h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +11h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +10h 30m

Distance

Chicago and Jaffna are 14,150 km (8,792 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in Jaffna.

When is the best time to call Jaffna from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Jaffna): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Jaffna change?

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