Kumamoto to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 14 hours behind Kumamoto. When it is 9:00 AM in Kumamoto, it is 7:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

Kumamoto JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Kumamoto
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Kumamoto to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Kumamoto (5:00 PM – 6:00 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 Kumamoto and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -14h

Distance

Kumamoto and Chicago are 10,835 km (6,733 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Kumamoto and Chicago?

Chicago is 14 hours behind Kumamoto.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Kumamoto, it is 7:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Kumamoto?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Kumamoto (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Kumamoto 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.