Sydney to North Chicago time converter

North Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in North Chicago.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

North Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
North Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to North Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in North Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and North Chicago are 14,868 km (9,239 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and North Chicago?

North Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in North Chicago.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in North Chicago).

Does the time difference between Sydney and North Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.