Palmerston North to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 18 hours behind Palmerston North. When it is 9:00 AM in Palmerston North, it is 3:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

Palmerston North NZDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Palmerston North
New Zealand
Sat, Oct 17
NZDTUTC+13
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Palmerston North to Chicago conversion table

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

Palmerston NorthChicago
12:00 AM6:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 PM12:00 AM
7:00 PM1:00 AM
8:00 PM2:00 AM
9:00 PM3:00 AM
10:00 PM4:00 AM
11:00 PM5:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Palmerston North (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Palmerston North and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -18h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -17h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -18h

Distance

Palmerston North and Chicago are 13,333 km (8,285 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Chicago?

Chicago is 18 hours behind Palmerston North.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Palmerston North, it is 3:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Palmerston North (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Palmerston North 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.