Chicago to Mackay time converter

Mackay is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 12:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Mackay.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Mackay AEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Mackay
Queensland, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AESTUTC+10+15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Mackay conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Mackay): 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 Mackay switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +15h

Distance

Chicago and Mackay are 14,276 km (8,871 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Mackay?

Mackay is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 12:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Mackay.

When is the best time to call Mackay from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Mackay): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Mackay change?

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