Sri Lanka to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Sri Lanka. When it is 9:00 AM in Sri Lanka, it is 10:30 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Chicago.

Sri Lanka IST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sri Lanka
Tue, Oct 20
ISTUTC+5:30
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-10h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sri Lanka to Chicago conversion table

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

Sri LankaChicago
12:00 AM1:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM2:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM3:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM4:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM5:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM6:30 PM−1 day
6:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
7:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
8:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
9:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
10:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
11:00 AM12:30 AM
12:00 PM1:30 AM
1:00 PM2:30 AM
2:00 PM3:30 AM
3:00 PM4:30 AM
4:00 PM5:30 AM
5:00 PM6:30 AM
6:00 PM7:30 AM
7:00 PM8:30 AM
8:00 PM9:30 AM
9:00 PM10:30 AM
10:00 PM11:30 AM
11:00 PM12:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Sri Lanka (9:00 AM – 11:30 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 Sri Lanka and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -10h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -11h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -10h 30m

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and Chicago?

Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Sri Lanka.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Sri Lanka?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sri Lanka, it is 10:30 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Sri Lanka?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Sri Lanka (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Sri Lanka 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.