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Time Difference: Chicago to Tokyo

🇺🇸ChicagoUTC-6
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
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Chicago, US
Thu, Jun 4
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Tokyo, Japan
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
14 hours
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago
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Chicago vs Tokyo timezone guide

Chicago (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Chicago and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chicago and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

ChicagoTokyoStatus
6am8pmChicago early, Tokyo evening
7am9pmChicago early, Tokyo evening
8am10pmChicago early, Tokyo late evening
9am11pmChicago working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am12amChicago working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am1amChicago working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm2amChicago working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm3amChicago working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm4amChicago working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm5amChicago working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amChicago evening, Tokyo early
6pm8amChicago evening, Tokyo early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmChicago late evening, Tokyo working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Chicago and Tokyo

Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Chicago's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Chicago and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
10,141 km
Direct flight time
~12h 56m

Chicago and Tokyo are 10,141 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 56m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Chicago is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Chicago ahead of Tokyo?
No. Chicago is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Chicago?
When it's 9 AM in Chicago, it's 11pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chicago and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Chicago and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Chicago and Tokyo?
Chicago and Tokyo are 10,141 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 56 minutes.