Jilin to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 13 hours behind Jilin. When it is 9:00 AM in Jilin, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Chicago.

Jilin CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Jilin to Chicago conversion table

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

JilinChicago
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 Jilin (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 Jilin and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -13h

Distance

Jilin and Chicago are 9,893 km (6,147 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Jilin and Chicago?

Chicago is 13 hours behind Jilin.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Jilin, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Jilin?

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

Does the time difference between Jilin 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.