Melbourne to Chicago time converter

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

Melbourne AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Melbourne
Victoria, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Melbourne to Chicago conversion table

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

MelbourneChicago
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 Melbourne (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Melbourne 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

Melbourne and Chicago are 15,570 km (9,675 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Chicago?

Chicago is 16 hours behind Melbourne.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Melbourne?

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

Does the time difference between Melbourne 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.