Chicago to Kandy time converter
Kandy is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in Kandy.
6:57 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Chicago to Kandy conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Kandy. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Kandy |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 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 Kandy): 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 Kandy 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 Kandy are 14,422 km (8,961 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kandy?
Kandy is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Kandy when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in Kandy.
When is the best time to call Kandy 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 Kandy): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Kandy change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.