Chicago to Sydney Time Converter

Live Chicago–Sydney time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: +17h.

Chicago
21:25
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · GMT-06:00
Sydney
14:25
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT+11:00 · DST
09:00 Chicago=02:00 Sydney

Common Chicago to Sydney conversions

ChicagoSydney
00:0017:00
06:0023:00
08:0001:00
09:0002:00
10:0003:00
12:0005:00
14:0007:00
15:0008:00
17:0010:00
18:0011:00
20:0013:00
21:0014:00

Why people convert Chicago time to Sydney time

Sydney runs +17h relative to Chicago. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between United States and Australia needs that gap at a glance — and it can shift when either side switches to daylight saving time.

  • Remote team meetings
  • Client calls across borders
  • Flight and travel planning
  • Deadline coordination

Daylight saving impact

Chicago
GMT-06:00 · Standard time
Sydney
GMT+11:00 · DST active
Current difference
+17h

Chicago – Sydney time questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?

Sydney is currently +17h compared to Chicago. When it is 21:25 in Chicago, it is 14:25 in Sydney.

What time is 9am in Chicago in Sydney?

9:00 in Chicago is 02:00 in Sydney today (Monday, November 9, 2026).

Does daylight saving time affect Chicago–Sydney conversion?

Chicago observes daylight saving time and Sydney observes it. That means the gap between the two cities shifts by an hour at certain points in the year — this converter always uses the live IANA rules, so results stay correct.

What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and Sydney?

Look for a slot where both cities fall inside 9:00–17:00 local time. Use the conversion table below or the meeting planner to find the overlap window.

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