Delhi to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi. When it is 9:00 AM in Delhi, it is 10:30 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.
1:55 AM in Delhi, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Delhi to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Delhi and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Delhi | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Delhi (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 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 Delhi and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -10h 30m
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -11h 30m
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -10h 30m
Distance
Delhi and Chicago are 12,023 km (7,471 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Delhi and Chicago?
Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Delhi?
When it is 9:00 AM in Delhi, it is 10:30 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Delhi?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Delhi (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Delhi 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.