Chicago to Melbourne Time Converter
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago right now. 9:00 AM in Chicago is 2:00 AM in Melbourne (next day).
Time now: Chicago and Melbourne
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 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.
Chicago and Melbourne are about 15,570 km (9,675 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00) and Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).
Chicago to Melbourne conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Chicago | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Chicago and Melbourne
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Chicago = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Melbourne
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 Chicago and Melbourne change?
Yes. Right now Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 17 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 15 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 16 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 2:00 AM (next day) to 11:00 AM (next day) in Melbourne.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 4:00 PM (previous day) to 1:00 AM in Chicago.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 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 Chicago to Melbourne?
Add 17 hours to the Chicago time to get the Melbourne time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Chicago is 2:00 AM in Melbourne (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Melbourne?
It is 12:07 PM in Melbourne on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:07 PM in Chicago.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Melbourne change during the year?
Yes. Right now Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 17 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 15 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 16 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and Melbourne?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Chicago = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Melbourne. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.