Daegu to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 14 hours behind Daegu. When it is noon in Daegu, it is 22:00 in Chicago.
Seoul (UTC+9) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 12:00 in Daegu, it's 22:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Daegu & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,617 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
Daegu
16:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Daegu
19:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Daegu
22:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Daegu
01:00
Chicago
18:00
Daegu
04:00
Chicago
21:00
Daegu
07:00
Chicago
00:00
Daegu
10:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Daegu
13:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Daegu ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Daegu. When it is 12:00 noon in Daegu, it is 22:00 in Chicago. Daegu operates on Asia/Seoul (UTC+9), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Daegu?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Daegu and Chicago due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Daegu to Chicago 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 Daegu and Chicago
The distance between Daegu and Chicago is approximately 10,617 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.