Chicago to Tokyo Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Chicago and Tokyo with live local times. All conversions use the IANA time-zone database and update automatically when either city changes for daylight saving time.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| Chicago (Chicago) | Tokyo (Tokyo) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 01:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
| 02:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 03:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 04:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 05:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 06:00 AM | 08:00 PM |
| 07:00 AM | 09:00 PM |
| 08:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 09:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 11:00 AM | 01:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 12:00 PM | 02:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 01:00 PM | 03:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 02:00 PM | 04:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 03:00 PM | 05:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 04:00 PM | 06:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 05:00 PM | 07:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 06:00 PM | 08:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 07:00 PM | 09:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 08:00 PM | 10:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 09:00 PM | 11:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 11:00 PM | 01:00 PM(Sun, Jul 26) |
Daylight saving time
Chicago observes daylight saving time; Tokyo does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Chicago starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Chicago and Tokyo do not overlap. Use an early or late slot on one side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo?+
Tokyo (UTC+09:00) is currently 14 hours ahead of Chicago (UTC-05:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Chicago or Tokyo observe daylight saving time?+
Chicago observes daylight saving time; Tokyo does not, so the gap changes when Chicago springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Chicago and Tokyo?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Chicago and Tokyo do not overlap. Pick an early or late slot for one side, or use the 24-hour table above to find a time that works.
How do I quickly convert Chicago to Tokyo?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Chicago row to see the matching Tokyo time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.