Colombo to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours behind Colombo. When it is 9:00 AM in Colombo, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

Colombo BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Colombo
Paraná, Brazil
Tue, Oct 20
BRTUTC-3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Colombo to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Colombo (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Colombo and Chicago are 8,446 km (5,248 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Colombo and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind Colombo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Colombo, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Colombo?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Colombo (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Colombo 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.