Hobart to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 16 hours behind Hobart. When it is 9:00 AM in Hobart, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

Hobart AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Tasmania, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-16h
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7:42 AM in Hobart, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Hobart to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Hobart (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -16h

Distance

Hobart and Chicago are 15,579 km (9,680 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Hobart and Chicago?

Chicago is 16 hours behind Hobart.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Hobart, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Hobart?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Hobart (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Hobart 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.