Shymkent to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 10 hours behind Shymkent. When it is 9:00 AM in Shymkent, it is 11:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.
12:42 AM in Shymkent, Monday, October 19, 2026
Shymkent to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Shymkent and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shymkent | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shymkent (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM 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 Shymkent and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -10h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -11h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -10h
Distance
Shymkent and Chicago are 10,383 km (6,452 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shymkent and Chicago?
Chicago is 10 hours behind Shymkent.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Shymkent?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shymkent, it is 11:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Shymkent?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shymkent (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Shymkent 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.