Sydney to Chicago Time Converter
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
Sydney UTC+11 · Chicago UTC−6
Sydney → Chicago at a glance
| Sydney | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 18:00 | 01:00 |
| 21:00 | 04:00 |
Sydney currently runs on UTC+11 and Chicago on UTC−6, so Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. Sydney is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and Chicago is currently on standard 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 09:00–11:00 Sydney 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 Sydney and Chicago
Sydney follows southern-hemisphere rules: clocks go forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April. Chicago follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Chicago right now (Sydney UTC+11, Chicago UTC−6).
Does Sydney or Chicago use daylight saving time?
Sydney is currently on daylight saving (summer) time. Chicago is currently on standard time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in Sydney in Chicago?
9:00 AM in Sydney is 16:00 in Chicago today.