Chicago to Nelson time converter

Nelson is 18 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 AM (Sun, Oct 18) in Nelson.

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Nelson NZDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Nelson
New Zealand
Sun, Oct 18
NZDTUTC+13+18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Nelson conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Nelson).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Nelson switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +18h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027: +17h
  • Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +18h

Distance

Chicago and Nelson are 13,554 km (8,422 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Nelson?

Nelson is 18 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 AM (Sun, Oct 18) in Nelson.

When is the best time to call Nelson from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Nelson).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Nelson change?

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