Time Difference between Suzhou and Chicago
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 17:00 in Suzhou, it's 04:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Suzhou & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,250 km
Est. Flight Time
~14.2h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Suzhou
17:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Suzhou
20:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Suzhou
23:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Suzhou
02:00
Chicago
18:00
Suzhou
05:00
Chicago
21:00
Suzhou
08:00
Chicago
00:00
Suzhou
11:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Suzhou
14:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Suzhou and Chicago
Suzhou, China and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Suzhou, it's 13 hours earlier in Chicago.
Suzhou 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 Suzhou and Chicago is approximately 11,250 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.2 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.