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Time difference between Tokyo and Chicago

Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo.

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

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

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

Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Chicago?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM the previous day in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Chicago change?

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

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