Chicago to Laos time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Laos ICT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Laos
Sat, Oct 17
ICTUTC+7+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Laos conversion table

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

ChicagoLaos
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 Laos): 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 Laos switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +12h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Laos?

Laos is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Laos change?

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