Johannesburg to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg right now. 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
Time now: Johannesburg and Chicago
Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Johannesburg and Chicago are about 13,984 km (8,689 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Johannesburg is on SAST (UTC+02:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Johannesburg to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Johannesburg | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Johannesburg and Chicago
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Johannesburg = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 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 Johannesburg and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 7 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Johannesburg is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in Johannesburg.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Johannesburg to Chicago?
Subtract 8 hours from the Johannesburg time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 1:00 AM in Chicago. 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 2:20 AM in Johannesburg.
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 7 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Johannesburg and Chicago?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Johannesburg = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chicago. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.