Chicago to Lai Châu time converter

Lai Châu is 12 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM in Lai Châu.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Lai Châu ICT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Lai Châu
Vietnam
Mon, Oct 19
ICTUTC+7+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Lai Châu conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +12h

Distance

Chicago and Lai Châu are 12,780 km (7,941 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lai Châu?

Lai Châu is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Lai Châu when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM in Lai Châu.

When is the best time to call Lai Châu from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Lai Châu change?

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