Tokyo to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo right now. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 6:00 PM in Chicago (the day before).
Time now: Tokyo and Chicago
Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Tokyo and Chicago are about 10,140 km (6,301 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Tokyo to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Tokyo | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Tokyo and Chicago
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tokyo = 4:00 PM – 10:00 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 Tokyo and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 15 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 14 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 6:00 PM (previous day) to 3:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 12:00 AM (next day) to 9:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Chicago?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Tokyo to Chicago?
Subtract 15 hours from the Tokyo time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 6:00 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 7:08 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:08 AM in Tokyo.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 15 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 14 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Tokyo and Chicago?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tokyo = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago.