Sydney to Chicago Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 16 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 17h and 15h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-16h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
14,876 km
Approx. flight
17.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Chicago
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Sydney and Chicago observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 17 hours behind and 15 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Sydney is 16 hours behind relative to Chicago.
Min difference
17h
Max difference
15h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Sydney and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Sydney
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 Chicago
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
The time difference between Sydney and Chicago is currently 16 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 17 hours behind to 15 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 8:00 PM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 17 hours behind and 15 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Sydney (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Chicago?
Sydney is currently 16 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sydney in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.