Time Difference between Shenzhen and Chicago
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 13:00 in Shenzhen, it's 00:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Shenzhen & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,512 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
Shenzhen
17:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Shenzhen
20:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Shenzhen
23:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Shenzhen
02:00
Chicago
18:00
Shenzhen
05:00
Chicago
21:00
Shenzhen
08:00
Chicago
00:00
Shenzhen
11:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Shenzhen
14:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Shenzhen and Chicago
Shenzhen, China and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Shenzhen, it's 13 hours earlier in Chicago.
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen and Chicago is approximately 12,512 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.