Chicago to Kai Tak time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Kai Tak HKT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Kai Tak
Hong Kong
Mon, Oct 19
HKTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Kai Tak conversion table

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

ChicagoKai Tak
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 Kai Tak): 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 Kai Tak 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 Kai Tak are 12,533 km (7,788 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kai Tak?

Kai Tak is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Kai Tak when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Kai Tak change?

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