North Korea to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 14 hours behind North Korea. When it is 9:00 AM in North Korea, it is 7:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

North Korea KST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

North Korea
Sat, Oct 17
KSTUTC+9
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

North Korea to Chicago conversion table

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

North KoreaChicago
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 North Korea (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 North Korea and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -14h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between North Korea and Chicago?

Chicago is 14 hours behind North Korea.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in North Korea?

When it is 9:00 AM in North Korea, it is 7:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from North Korea?

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

Does the time difference between North Korea 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.