Japan and Chicago time difference

AboutAbout Chicago

Chicago is a major city in the central United States, known for futures markets. It uses Central Time, one hour behind New York.

Standard time is 15 hours behind Japan; daylight saving time is 14 hours behind Japan.

Chicago, United States, uses daylight saving time. In 2026, it starts on 2026-03-08 (local date) and ends on 2026-11-01 (local date). The difference from Japan changes around these transitions.

Time zone: America/Chicago (North America)

FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Japan and Chicago?

Standard time is 15 hours behind Japan; daylight saving time is 14 hours behind Japan.

Does Chicago use daylight saving time?

Chicago, United States, uses daylight saving time. In 2026, it starts on 2026-03-08 (local date) and ends on 2026-11-01 (local date). The difference from Japan changes around these transitions.

When is a good meeting time for Japan and Chicago?

Standard time: Business hours do not overlap. Consider early morning or evening in Japan: Japan 07:00–11:00 / Local 16:00–20:00 (previous day locally). Daylight saving time: Business hours do not overlap. Consider early morning or evening in Japan: Japan 07:00–10:00 / Local 17:00–20:00 (previous day locally); Japan 22:00–23:00 / Local 08:00–09:00.

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• Times are calculated in your browser using your device’s clock and IANA time zone data. An incorrect device clock produces incorrect times.
• Daylight saving rules and local time arrangements can change. Confirm important appointments using local information.
• Business hours are estimated as 09:00–18:00 and vary by country and industry.
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