Chicago to Melbourne time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 17 hours ahead in January and 15 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 AM (winter) or 12:00 AM (summer) in Melbourne.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Melbourne |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Melbourne time table
| Chicago | Melbourne (January) | Melbourne (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM (+1 day) | 12:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM (+1 day) | 1:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM (+1 day) | 2:00 PM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027 | Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 | Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Oct 3, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Melbourne uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Apr 4, 2027 (to UTC+10), Oct 3, 2027 (to UTC+11).
Best time to call Melbourne, Australia from Chicago
- January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Melbourne).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 4:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–1:00 PM in Melbourne).
Melbourne vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 17 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Denver | 18 hours ahead | 16 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 18 hours ahead | 17 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 19 hours ahead | 17 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 15 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Melbourne?
1:00 PM in winter and 11:00 AM in summer.
Does Melbourne use daylight saving time?
Melbourne uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Apr 4, 2027 (to UTC+10), Oct 3, 2027 (to UTC+11).
