Time Difference between Chicago and Otaru
Chicago (UTC-5) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 14:00 in Chicago, it's 04:00 in Otaru
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Otaru◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,381 km
Est. Flight Time
~12h
Time Difference
+14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
20:00
Otaru
09:00
Chicago
23:00
Otaru
12:00
Chicago
02:00
Otaru (+1)
15:00
Chicago
05:00
Otaru (+1)
18:00
Chicago
08:00
Otaru (+1)
21:00
Chicago
11:00
Otaru (+1)
00:00
Chicago
14:00
Otaru
03:00
Chicago
17:00
Otaru
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Otaru
Chicago, United States and Otaru, Japan are separated by a time difference of 14 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 14 hours later in Otaru.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Otaru uses Asia/Tokyo. 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 14 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Otaru is approximately 9,381 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.