Obu to Chicago time converter

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

Obu JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Obu
Japan
Sat, Oct 17
JSTUTC+9
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Obu to Chicago conversion table

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

ObuChicago
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 Obu (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 Obu 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

Distance

Obu and Chicago are 10,336 km (6,422 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Obu and Chicago?

Chicago is 14 hours behind Obu.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Obu?

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

Does the time difference between Obu 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.