Jaffna to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Jaffna. When it is 9:00 AM in Jaffna, it is 10:30 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

Jaffna IST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Sat, Oct 17
ISTUTC+5:30
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-10h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Jaffna to Chicago conversion table

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

JaffnaChicago
12:00 AM1:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM2:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM3:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM4:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM5:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM6:30 PM−1 day
6:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
7:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
8:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
9:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
10:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
11:00 AM12:30 AM
12:00 PM1:30 AM
1:00 PM2:30 AM
2:00 PM3:30 AM
3:00 PM4:30 AM
4:00 PM5:30 AM
5:00 PM6:30 AM
6:00 PM7:30 AM
7:00 PM8:30 AM
8:00 PM9:30 AM
9:00 PM10:30 AM
10:00 PM11:30 AM
11:00 PM12:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Jaffna (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 Jaffna 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

Jaffna and Chicago are 14,150 km (8,792 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Jaffna and Chicago?

Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Jaffna.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Jaffna, it is 10:30 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Jaffna?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Jaffna (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Jaffna 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.