Time Difference between Samarinda and Chicago
Makassar (UTC+8) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 13:00 in Samarinda, it's 00:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Samarinda & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
14,787 km
Est. Flight Time
~18.4h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Samarinda
17:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Samarinda
20:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Samarinda
23:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Samarinda
02:00
Chicago
18:00
Samarinda
05:00
Chicago
21:00
Samarinda
08:00
Chicago
00:00
Samarinda
11:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Samarinda
14:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Samarinda and Chicago
Samarinda, Indonesia and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Samarinda, it's 13 hours earlier in Chicago.
Samarinda operates on Asia/Makassar 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 Samarinda and Chicago is approximately 14,787 km. A direct flight typically takes around 18.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.