Time difference between Sydney and Chicago

Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:42 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney to Chicago time converter

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

What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?

Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney. Sydney is on UTC+11 and Chicago is on UTC−5.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM the previous day in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Sydney?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Chicago), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Chicago change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Chicago will be 17 hours behind Sydney.

Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. More: time in Sydney · time in Chicago