Time Difference Between Chicago and Sydney
Sydney is 15 hours ahead Chicago.
United States
Chicago
America/Chicago · UTC-5
Australia
Sydney
Australia/Sydney · UTC+10
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Chicago and Sydney.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Chicago and Sydney. Consider early-morning calls in Chicago or late-evening calls in Sydney.
Chicago to Sydney — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Sydney for an hour in Chicago. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?
Sydney, Australia (UTC+10) is 15 hours ahead Chicago, United States (UTC-5).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Sydney?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Chicago and Sydney?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Chicago, what time is it in Sydney?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Chicago is mapped to its equivalent local time in Sydney, including day shift markers when the date differs.