Chicago to Phuket time converter

Phuket is 12 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM in Phuket.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Phuket ICT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Phuket
Thailand
Sat, Oct 17
ICTUTC+7+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Phuket conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Phuket): 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 Phuket switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +12h

Distance

Chicago and Phuket are 14,450 km (8,979 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Phuket?

Phuket is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Phuket from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Phuket): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Phuket change?

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