Chicago to Sylhet Time Difference
Sylhet is 11 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 23:00 in Sylhet.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Dhaka (UTC+6)
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When it's 07:00 in Chicago, it's 18:00 in Sylhet
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Chicago & Sylhet◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,589 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.8h
Time Difference
+11h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
17:00
Sylhet
09:00
Chicago
20:00
Sylhet
12:00
Chicago
23:00
Sylhet
15:00
Chicago
02:00
Sylhet (+1)
18:00
Chicago
05:00
Sylhet (+1)
21:00
Chicago
08:00
Sylhet (+1)
00:00
Chicago
11:00
Sylhet
03:00
Chicago
14:00
Sylhet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Sylhet?
Sylhet is 11 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 23:00 in Sylhet. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Sylhet uses Asia/Dhaka (UTC+6).
What is the best time to call Sylhet from Chicago?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Chicago and Sylhet due to the 11 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Chicago to Sylhet 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 Sylhet
The distance between Chicago and Sylhet is approximately 12,589 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sylhet time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.