Chicago to North Korea time converter

North Korea is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM in North Korea.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

North Korea KST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
North Korea
Tue, Oct 20
KSTUTC+9+14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to North Korea conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in North Korea): 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 North Korea switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +14h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and North Korea?

North Korea is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in North Korea when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM in North Korea.

When is the best time to call North Korea from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in North Korea): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and North Korea change?

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