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