Chicago to India time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago right now. It is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead in January and 10 hours 30 minutes ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:30 PM (winter) or 7:30 PM (summer) in India.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | India |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to India time table
| Chicago | India (January) | India (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:30 AM (+1 day) | 11:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:30 AM (+1 day) | 12:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 2:30 AM (+1 day) | 1:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 3:30 AM (+1 day) | 2:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 AM (+1 day) | 3:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 5:30 AM (+1 day) | 4:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 6:30 AM (+1 day) | 5:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 7:30 AM (+1 day) | 6:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 AM (+1 day) | 7:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 9:30 AM (+1 day) | 8:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 10:30 AM (+1 day) | 9:30 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | India is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | India is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). India does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time to call India from Chicago
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago (6:30 PM–10:30 PM in India); 8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:30 AM–9:30 AM in India).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Chicago (5:30 PM–10:30 PM in India); 9:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:30 AM–8:30 AM in India).
India vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Chicago | 11 hours 30 minutes ahead | 10 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Denver | 12 hours 30 minutes ahead | 11 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Phoenix | 12 hours 30 minutes ahead | 12 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours 30 minutes ahead | 12 hours 30 minutes 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 India?
India is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago in January and 10 hours 30 minutes ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in India?
7:30 AM in winter and 6:30 AM in summer.
Does India use daylight saving time?
India does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+5:30 all year.
