Chicago to Lào Cai time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Lào Cai ICT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Chicago to Lào Cai conversion table

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

ChicagoLào Cai
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 Lào Cai): 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 Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai are 12,762 km (7,930 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lào Cai?

Lào Cai is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Lào Cai when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM in Lào Cai.

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Lào Cai change?

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