Time Difference between Chicago and Hefei
Chicago (UTC-5) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 17:00 in Chicago, it's 06:00 in Hefei
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Hefei◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,434 km
Est. Flight Time
~14.5h
Time Difference
+13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
19:00
Hefei
09:00
Chicago
22:00
Hefei
12:00
Chicago
01:00
Hefei (+1)
15:00
Chicago
04:00
Hefei (+1)
18:00
Chicago
07:00
Hefei (+1)
21:00
Chicago
10:00
Hefei (+1)
00:00
Chicago
13:00
Hefei
03:00
Chicago
16:00
Hefei
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Hefei
Chicago, United States and Hefei, China are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 13 hours later in Hefei.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Hefei uses Asia/Shanghai. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 13 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Hefei is approximately 11,434 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.