Chicago to Tokyo time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 15 hours ahead in January and 14 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 12:00 AM (winter) or 11:00 PM (summer) in Tokyo.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Tokyo |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Tokyo time table
| Chicago | Tokyo (January) | Tokyo (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM (+1 day) | 12:00 PM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM (+1 day) | 1:00 PM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Tokyo does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+9 all year.
Best time to call Tokyo, Japan from Chicago
- January: 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 Tokyo).
- July: 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 Tokyo); 5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Tokyo).
Tokyo vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 15 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Denver | 16 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 16 hours ahead | 16 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours ahead | 16 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 14 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Tokyo?
11:00 AM in winter and 10:00 AM in summer.
Does Tokyo use daylight saving time?
Tokyo does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+9 all year.