Time Difference between Guangzhou and Chicago
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 13:00 in Guangzhou, it's 00:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Guangzhou & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,473 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.7h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Guangzhou
17:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Guangzhou
20:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Guangzhou
23:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Guangzhou
02:00
Chicago
18:00
Guangzhou
05:00
Chicago
21:00
Guangzhou
08:00
Chicago
00:00
Guangzhou
11:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Guangzhou
14:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Guangzhou and Chicago
Guangzhou, China and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Guangzhou, it's 13 hours earlier in Chicago.
Guangzhou operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. 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 13 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Guangzhou and Chicago is approximately 12,473 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.7 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.