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Time difference between Chicago and Tokyo
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Tokyo
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Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
Does the gap change?
The gap isn't fixed. Chicago changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Tokyo doesn't, so the difference moves during the year:
- From around November 1, 2026: Tokyo ahead by 15 hours
- From around March 14, 2027: Tokyo ahead by 14 hours
Best time to meet
Normal office hours in Tokyo and Chicago don't overlap. The most workable window is 5 PM to 10 PM in Chicago, which is 7 AM to 12 PM in Tokyo, with one side starting early or finishing late.
For a recurring meeting, it's fairest to rotate which city takes the inconvenient slot.
City details
Chicago to Tokyo, hour by hour
| Chicago | Tokyo | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | Night | 2 PM | Work hours |
| 1 AM | Night | 3 PM | Work hours |
| 2 AM | Night | 4 PM | Work hours |
| 3 AM | Night | 5 PM | Early or late |
| 4 AM | Night | 6 PM | Early or late |
| 5 AM | Night | 7 PM | Early or late |
| 6 AM | Night | 8 PM | Early or late |
| 7 AM | Early or late | 9 PM | Early or late |
| 8 AM | Early or late | 10 PM | Night |
| 9 AM | Work hours | 11 PM | Night |
| 10 AM | Work hours | 12 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 11 AM | Work hours | 1 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 12 PM | Work hours | 2 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 1 PM | Work hours | 3 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 2 PM | Work hours | 4 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 3 PM | Work hours | 5 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 4 PM | Work hours | 6 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 5 PM | Early or late | 7 AM (Mon) | Early or late |
| 6 PM | Early or late | 8 AM (Mon) | Early or late |
| 7 PM | Early or late | 9 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 8 PM | Early or late | 10 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 9 PM | Early or late | 11 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 10 PM | Night | 12 PM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 11 PM | Night | 1 PM (Mon) | Work hours |
Based on today's clocks. Work hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.