Gaolou to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 13 hours behind Gaolou. When it is 9:00 AM in Gaolou, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

Gaolou CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Gaolou
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Gaolou to Chicago conversion table

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

GaolouChicago
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 Gaolou (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 Gaolou and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -13h

Distance

Gaolou and Chicago are 11,404 km (7,086 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Gaolou and Chicago?

Chicago is 13 hours behind Gaolou.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Gaolou, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Gaolou?

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

Does the time difference between Gaolou 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.