Chicago to Fukuoka Time Difference
Fukuoka is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 02:00 in Fukuoka.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 21:00 in Chicago, it's 11:00 in Fukuoka
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Chicago & Fukuoka◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,769 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.7h
Time Difference
+14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
20:00
Fukuoka
09:00
Chicago
23:00
Fukuoka
12:00
Chicago
02:00
Fukuoka (+1)
15:00
Chicago
05:00
Fukuoka (+1)
18:00
Chicago
08:00
Fukuoka (+1)
21:00
Chicago
11:00
Fukuoka (+1)
00:00
Chicago
14:00
Fukuoka
03:00
Chicago
17:00
Fukuoka
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Fukuoka?
Fukuoka is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 02:00 in Fukuoka. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Fukuoka uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Fukuoka from Chicago?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Chicago and Fukuoka due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Chicago to Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka
The distance between Chicago and Fukuoka is approximately 10,769 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Fukuoka time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.