Sydney to Chicago Time Converter
Live Sydney–Chicago time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: -17h.
Common Sydney to Chicago conversions
| Sydney | Chicago | Date in Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 18:00 | 01:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 20:00 | 03:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 21:00 | 04:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
Why people convert Sydney time to Chicago time
Chicago runs -17h relative to Sydney. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between Australia and United States 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
- Sydney
- GMT+11:00 · DST active
- Chicago
- GMT-06:00 · Standard time
- Current difference
- -17h
Sydney – Chicago time questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
Chicago is currently -17h compared to Sydney. When it is 13:48 in Sydney, it is 20:48 in Chicago.
What time is 9am in Sydney in Chicago?
9:00 in Sydney is 16:00 in Chicago today (Sunday, November 8, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect Sydney–Chicago conversion?
Sydney observes daylight saving time and Chicago 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 Sydney and Chicago?
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.