Chicago to Showa time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Showa JST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Chicago to Showa conversion table

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

ChicagoShowa
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 Showa): 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 Showa 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 Showa are 10,202 km (6,339 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Showa?

Showa is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Showa change?

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