Auckland to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 19 hours behind Auckland right now. 9:00 AM in Auckland is 2:00 PM in Chicago (the day before).
Time now: Auckland and Chicago
Chicago is 19 hours behind Auckland right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Auckland and Chicago are about 13,189 km (8,195 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Auckland to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Auckland | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Auckland and Chicago
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Auckland = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Chicago
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Auckland and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 19 hours behind Auckland. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 18 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. Chicago is 17 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 18 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 18 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 17 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 19 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 18 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Auckland is 2:00 PM (previous day) to 11:00 PM (previous day) in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 4:00 AM (next day) to 1:00 PM (next day) in Auckland.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and Chicago?
Chicago is 19 hours behind Auckland right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Auckland to Chicago?
Subtract 19 hours from the Auckland time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Auckland is 2:00 PM in Chicago (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 6:20 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:20 PM in Auckland.
Does the time difference between Auckland and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 19 hours behind Auckland. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 18 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. Chicago is 17 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 18 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 18 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 17 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 19 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 18 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Auckland and Chicago?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Auckland = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Chicago. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.