Time Difference between Chicago and Sydney
Chicago (UTC-6) → Sydney (UTC+11)
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
Sydney
Australia
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Chicago, it's 00:00 in Sydney
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Sydney✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
14,876 km
Est. Flight Time
~18.5h
Time Difference
+17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
23:00
Sydney
09:00
Chicago
02:00
Sydney (+1)
12:00
Chicago
05:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Chicago
08:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Chicago
11:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Chicago
14:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Chicago
17:00
Sydney
03:00
Chicago
20:00
Sydney
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Sydney
Chicago, United States and Sydney, Australia are separated by a time difference of 17 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 17 hours later in Sydney.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney. 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 17 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Sydney is approximately 14,876 km. A direct flight typically takes around 18.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.