Chicago to Palmerston North time converter

Palmerston North is 18 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Palmerston North.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Palmerston North NZDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Wed, Oct 21
NZDTUTC+13+18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Palmerston North conversion table

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

ChicagoPalmerston North
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 Palmerston North).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +18h

Distance

Chicago and Palmerston North are 13,333 km (8,285 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Palmerston North?

Palmerston North is 18 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Palmerston North.

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Palmerston North change?

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