Time Difference between Hefei and Chicago
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 13:00 in Hefei, it's 00:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Hefei & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,434 km
Est. Flight Time
~14.5h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Hefei
17:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Hefei
20:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Hefei
23:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Hefei
02:00
Chicago
18:00
Hefei
05:00
Chicago
21:00
Hefei
08:00
Chicago
00:00
Hefei
11:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Hefei
14:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Hefei and Chicago
Hefei, China and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Hefei, it's 13 hours earlier in Chicago.
Hefei 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 Hefei and Chicago is approximately 11,434 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.