Saitama to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 14 hours behind Saitama. When it is 9:00 AM in Saitama, it is 7:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Chicago.

Saitama JST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Saitama to Chicago conversion table

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

SaitamaChicago
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 Saitama (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 Saitama and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -14h

Distance

Saitama and Chicago are 10,121 km (6,289 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Saitama and Chicago?

Chicago is 14 hours behind Saitama.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Saitama, it is 7:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Saitama?

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

Does the time difference between Saitama 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.