Time Difference between Sydney and Chicago
Sydney (UTC+11) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Sydney
Australia
Sun, Feb 22
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Sydney, it's 14:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Sydney & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
14,876 km
Est. Flight Time
~18.5h
Time Difference
-17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
13:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Sydney
16:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Sydney
19:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Sydney
22:00
Chicago (-1)
18:00
Sydney
01:00
Chicago
21:00
Sydney
04:00
Chicago
00:00
Sydney
07:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Sydney
10:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Sydney and Chicago
Sydney, Australia and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 17 hours. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 17 hours earlier in Chicago.
Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney 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 17 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Sydney and Chicago is approximately 14,876 km. A direct flight typically takes around 18.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.