Chicago to Sanmu time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sanmu JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Sanmu
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9+14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Sanmu conversion table

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

ChicagoSanmu
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 Sanmu): 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 Sanmu 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 Sanmu are 10,109 km (6,281 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sanmu?

Sanmu is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Sanmu change?

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