New South Wales to Chicago time converter

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

New South Wales AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-16h
Finding your time zone…

6:21 AM in New South Wales, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New South Wales to Chicago conversion table

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

New South WalesChicago
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 New South Wales (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New South Wales 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New South Wales and Chicago?

Chicago is 16 hours behind New South Wales.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in New South Wales?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from New South Wales?

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

Does the time difference between New South Wales 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.