Chicago to Okinawa time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Okinawa JST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Japan
Sun, Oct 18
JSTUTC+9+14h
Finding your time zone…

5:07 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Okinawa conversion table

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

ChicagoOkinawa
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 Okinawa): 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 Okinawa switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +14h

Distance

Chicago and Okinawa are 11,603 km (7,210 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Okinawa?

Okinawa is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Okinawa change?

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