Chicago to Hiroshima Time Difference

Hiroshima is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 02:00 in Hiroshima.

Chicago (UTC-5)Tokyo (UTC+9)

Chicago

United States

⏱️14 hours ahead
13:28

Wed, Apr 22

📞 +1💱 USD
03:28

Thu, Apr 23

📞 +81💱 JPY

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When it's 18:00 in Chicago, it's 08:00 in Hiroshima

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Chicago
18:00
Hiroshima
08:00(+1)
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✈️ Travel Information

Distance

10,601 km

Est. Flight Time

~13.5h

Time Difference

+14h

Work Hours Overlap

0h

None

🔴 Office Closed

No overlap available

No overlap

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

Chicago

20:00

Hiroshima

09:00

Chicago

23:00

Hiroshima

12:00

Chicago

02:00

Hiroshima (+1)

15:00

Chicago

05:00

Hiroshima (+1)

18:00

Chicago

08:00

Hiroshima (+1)

21:00

Chicago

11:00

Hiroshima (+1)

00:00

Chicago

14:00

Hiroshima

03:00

Chicago

17:00

Hiroshima

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is Chicago behind Hiroshima?

Hiroshima is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 02:00 in Hiroshima. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Hiroshima uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

What is the best time to call Hiroshima from Chicago?

Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Chicago and Hiroshima due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.

Does the Chicago to Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima

The distance between Chicago and Hiroshima is approximately 10,601 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Hiroshima time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.