Time Difference between Tokyo and Chicago
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Tokyo
Japan
Sun, Jan 25
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 21:00 in Tokyo, it's 06:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,139 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.9h
Time Difference
-15h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
15:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
18:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Tokyo
21:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Tokyo
00:00
Chicago
18:00
Tokyo
03:00
Chicago
21:00
Tokyo
06:00
Chicago
00:00
Tokyo
09:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
12:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Chicago
Tokyo, Japan and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 15 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 15 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 15 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.