Chicago to Vientiane time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Vientiane ICT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Vientiane
Laos
Sun, Oct 18
ICTUTC+7+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Vientiane conversion table

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

ChicagoVientiane
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 Vientiane): 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 Vientiane switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +12h

Distance

Chicago and Vientiane are 13,281 km (8,252 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Vientiane?

Vientiane is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Vientiane change?

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