China to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 13 hours behind China. When it is 9:00 AM in China, it is 8:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

China CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

China
Beijing
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

China to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in China (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because China and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -13h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between China and Chicago?

Chicago is 13 hours behind China.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in China, it is 8:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from China?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in China (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between China and Chicago change?

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