Chicago to Hong Kong time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 14 hours ahead in January and 13 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM (winter) or 10:00 PM (summer) in Hong Kong.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Hong Kong |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Hong Kong time table
| Chicago | Hong Kong (January) | Hong Kong (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM (+1 day) | 12:00 PM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Hong Kong is 14 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Hong Kong is 14 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Hong Kong does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.
Best time to call Hong Kong from Chicago
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–8:00 AM in Chicago (9:00 PM–10:00 PM in Hong Kong); 5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Hong Kong).
- July: 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 Hong Kong); 6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Hong Kong).
Hong Kong vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Denver | 15 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 15 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours ahead | 15 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 Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 14 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 13 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Hong Kong?
10:00 AM in winter and 9:00 AM in summer.
Does Hong Kong use daylight saving time?
Hong Kong does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.