Chicago to Sydney Time Converter
Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney right now.
Chicago UTC−6 · Sydney UTC+11
Chicago → Sydney at a glance
| Chicago | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
Chicago currently runs on UTC−6 and Sydney on UTC+11, so Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney. Chicago is currently on standard time, and Sydney is currently on daylight saving (summer) time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 17 hours gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 16:00–18:00 Chicago time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in Chicago and Sydney
Chicago follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Sydney follows southern-hemisphere rules: clocks go forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?
Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney right now (Chicago UTC−6, Sydney UTC+11).
Does Chicago or Sydney use daylight saving time?
Chicago is currently on standard time. Sydney is currently on daylight saving (summer) time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in Chicago in Sydney?
9:00 AM in Chicago is 02:00 in Sydney today.