Time Difference between Tokyo and Chicago
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 11:00 in Tokyo, it's 21:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,139 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.9h
Time Difference
-14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
16:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
19:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Tokyo
22:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Tokyo
01:00
Chicago
18:00
Tokyo
04:00
Chicago
21:00
Tokyo
07:00
Chicago
00:00
Tokyo
10:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
13:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Chicago
Tokyo, Japan and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 14 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 14 hours earlier in Chicago.
Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo 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 14 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Tokyo and Chicago is approximately 10,139 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.