Chicago to Bangkok time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 13 hours ahead in January and 12 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM (winter) or 9:00 PM (summer) in Bangkok.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Bangkok |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Bangkok time table
| Chicago | Bangkok (January) | Bangkok (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Bangkok is 13 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Bangkok is 13 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Bangkok does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+7 all year.
Best time to call Bangkok, Thailand from Chicago
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–9:00 AM in Chicago (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Bangkok); 6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Bangkok).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Bangkok); 7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Bangkok).
Bangkok vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| Denver | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 14 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 13 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 12 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Bangkok?
9:00 AM in winter and 8:00 AM in summer.
Does Bangkok use daylight saving time?
Bangkok does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+7 all year.
