Time Difference between Istanbul and Chicago
Istanbul (UTC+3) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Istanbul
Turkey
Sun, Feb 22
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Istanbul, it's 22:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Istanbul & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,812 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.4h
Time Difference
-9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Istanbul
21:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Istanbul
00:00
Chicago
12:00
Istanbul
03:00
Chicago
15:00
Istanbul
06:00
Chicago
18:00
Istanbul
09:00
Chicago
21:00
Istanbul
12:00
Chicago
00:00
Istanbul
15:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Istanbul
18:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Istanbul and Chicago
Istanbul, Turkey and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 9 hours. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 9 hours earlier in Chicago.
Istanbul operates on Europe/Istanbul 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 9 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Istanbul and Chicago is approximately 8,812 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.