Chicago to Aksu Time Difference
Aksu is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 01:00 in Aksu.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 03:00 in Chicago, it's 16:00 in Aksu
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Aksu◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,700 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.6h
Time Difference
+13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
19:00
Aksu
09:00
Chicago
22:00
Aksu
12:00
Chicago
01:00
Aksu (+1)
15:00
Chicago
04:00
Aksu (+1)
18:00
Chicago
07:00
Aksu (+1)
21:00
Chicago
10:00
Aksu (+1)
00:00
Chicago
13:00
Aksu
03:00
Chicago
16:00
Aksu
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Aksu?
Aksu is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 01:00 in Aksu. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Aksu uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Aksu from Chicago?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Chicago and Aksu due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Chicago to Aksu time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Chicago and Aksu
The distance between Chicago and Aksu is approximately 10,700 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Aksu time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.