Chicago to Sri Lanka time converter

Sri Lanka is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in Sri Lanka.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sri Lanka IST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Sri Lanka
Tue, Oct 20
ISTUTC+5:30+10h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Sri Lanka conversion table

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

ChicagoSri Lanka
12:00 AM10:30 AM
1:00 AM11:30 AM
2:00 AM12:30 PM
3:00 AM1:30 PM
4:00 AM2:30 PM
5:00 AM3:30 PM
6:00 AM4:30 PM
7:00 AM5:30 PM
8:00 AM6:30 PM
9:00 AM7:30 PM
10:00 AM8:30 PM
11:00 AM9:30 PM
12:00 PM10:30 PM
1:00 PM11:30 PM
2:00 PM12:30 AM+1 day
3:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM8:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM9:30 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Sri Lanka): 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 Sri Lanka switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +10h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +11h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +10h 30m

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Sri Lanka when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in Sri Lanka.

When is the best time to call Sri Lanka from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Sri Lanka): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Sri Lanka change?

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