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Sydney to Chicago Time Converter

Australia/Sydney → America/Chicago

:Sydney
19:00Chicago-1 day
UTC+11:00 → UTC-06:00 (-17h)

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24-hour conversion table

SydneyChicago
00:0007:00-1 day
01:0008:00-1 day
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03:0010:00-1 day
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17:0000:00
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Time difference in 2026

  • 2026-01-01–2026-03-08: Chicago is 17 h behind Sydney
  • 2026-03-08–2026-04-05: Chicago is 16 h behind Sydney
  • 2026-04-05–2026-10-04: Chicago is 15 h behind Sydney
  • 2026-10-04–2026-11-01: Chicago is 16 h behind Sydney
  • 2026-11-01–2026-12-31: Chicago is 17 h behind Sydney

Business hours overlap (09:00–17:00)

Sydney 09:00–10:00 = Chicago 16:00–17:00

About this time difference

In standard time, Chicago is 16 h behind Sydney. Sydney observes daylight saving time; in 2026 the clocks change on April 5 and October 4. Chicago observes daylight saving time; in 2026 the clocks change on March 8 and November 1. As a result, the time difference changes 4 times a year, ranging from 15 h to 17 h.

The two cities compared

SydneyChicago
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Time zoneAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Chicago
Standard time (UTC offset)UTC+10:00UTC-06:00
Daylight saving timeObservedObserved
Population5,312,0002,693,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
January 1–March 8 and November 1–December 31: 17 h; March 8–April 5 and October 4–November 1: 16 h; otherwise: 15 h.
What time is it in Chicago when it is noon in Sydney?
January 1–March 8 and November 1–December 31: 19:00 in Chicago (-1 day); March 8–April 5 and October 4–November 1: 20:00 in Chicago (-1 day); otherwise: 21:00 in Chicago (-1 day).
Do business hours (09:00–17:00) in the two cities overlap?
Yes. January 1–March 8 and November 1–December 31: 09:00–10:00 in Sydney (16:00–17:00 in Chicago); March 8–April 5 and October 4–November 1: No overlap; otherwise: No overlap.