Minami-Soma to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 14 hours behind Minami-Soma. When it is 9:00 AM in Minami-Soma, it is 7:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Chicago.

Minami-Soma JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Minami-Soma
Japan
Wed, Oct 21
JSTUTC+9
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Minami-Soma to Chicago conversion table

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

Minami-SomaChicago
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 Minami-Soma (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 Minami-Soma and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -14h

Distance

Minami-Soma and Chicago are 9,896 km (6,149 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Minami-Soma and Chicago?

Chicago is 14 hours behind Minami-Soma.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Minami-Soma?

When it is 9:00 AM in Minami-Soma, it is 7:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Minami-Soma?

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

Does the time difference between Minami-Soma 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.