Lào Cai to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 12 hours behind Lào Cai. When it is 9:00 AM in Lào Cai, it is 9:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

Lào Cai ICT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Lào Cai
Vietnam
Mon, Oct 19
ICTUTC+7
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lào Cai to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Lào Cai (9:00 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 Lào Cai and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -12h

Distance

Lào Cai and Chicago are 12,762 km (7,930 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lào Cai and Chicago?

Chicago is 12 hours behind Lào Cai.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Lào Cai?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Lào Cai?

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

Does the time difference between Lào Cai 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.