Townsville to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 15 hours behind Townsville. When it is noon in Townsville, it is 21:00 in Chicago.
Brisbane (UTC+10) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 01:00 in Townsville, it's 10:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Townsville & Chicago◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
14,340 km
Est. Flight Time
~17.9h
Time Difference
-15h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Townsville
15:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Townsville
18:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Townsville
21:00
Chicago (-1)
15:00
Townsville
00:00
Chicago
18:00
Townsville
03:00
Chicago
21:00
Townsville
06:00
Chicago
00:00
Townsville
09:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Townsville
12:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Townsville ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Townsville. When it is 12:00 noon in Townsville, it is 21:00 in Chicago. Townsville operates on Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Townsville?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Townsville and Chicago due to the 15 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Townsville to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Townsville and Chicago
The distance between Townsville and Chicago is approximately 14,340 km. A direct flight typically takes around 17.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.