Guangzhou to Chicago Time Difference
🇨🇳 Guangzhou is currently 13 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 14h and 13h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-13h
Business overlap
None
Distance
12,474 km
Approx. flight
14.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Guangzhou to Chicago
| 🇨🇳 Guangzhou | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Guangzhou does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 14 hours behind and 13 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Guangzhou is 13 hours behind relative to Chicago.
Min difference
14h
Max difference
13h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Guangzhou and Chicago. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Chicago?
The time difference between Guangzhou and Chicago is currently 13 hours behind. Guangzhou uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 14 hours behind to 13 hours behind.
When it's noon in Guangzhou, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Guangzhou, it is 11:00 PM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Guangzhou and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 14 hours behind and 13 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Guangzhou and Chicago?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Guangzhou and Chicago. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Guangzhou ahead or behind Chicago?
Guangzhou is currently 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Guangzhou does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Guangzhou in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Guangzhou, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.