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Time difference between Chicago and Tokyo

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

Chicago
United States · Central Daylight Time
2:42 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Tokyo
Japan · Japan Standard Time
4:42 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Chicago to Tokyo time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

ChicagoTokyo
12:00 AM2:00 PM
1:00 AM3:00 PM
2:00 AM4:00 PM
3:00 AM5:00 PM
4:00 AM6:00 PM
5:00 AM7:00 PM
6:00 AM8:00 PM
7:00 AM9:00 PM
8:00 AM10:00 PM
9:00 AM11:00 PM
10:00 AM12:00 AM (next day)
11:00 AM1:00 AM (next day)
12:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
1:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
2:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)
4:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)
5:00 PM7:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM8:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM9:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM10:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM11:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM12:00 PM (next day)
11:00 PM1:00 PM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−5 and Tokyo is on UTC+9.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Chicago?

There are no shared office hours. The most comfortable time to call is 6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (8:00 AM–12:00 PM in Tokyo), when both places are awake.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Tokyo will be 15 hours ahead of Chicago.

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