What is the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?

Chicago and Sydney are in the same time zone offset, so there is no time difference between them.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Sydney?

There are 9 overlapping business hours (9 AM–6 PM) between Chicago and Sydney. Scheduling during those hours ensures both parties are in their working day.

Is Sydney ahead or behind Chicago?

Sydney is at the same time as Chicago — both share the GMT-5 UTC offset.

What UTC offset does Chicago use?

Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone, which is currently at GMT-5.

What UTC offset does Sydney use?

Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, which is currently at GMT+11.

Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?

The time difference shown is live and already accounts for any Daylight Saving Time (DST) currently in effect in either city. If one city observes DST while the other does not, the difference can change by up to 1 hour during DST transitions — typically in spring and autumn.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?

Chicago and Sydney are in the same time zone offset, so there is no time difference between them.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Sydney?

There are 9 overlapping business hours (9 AM–6 PM) between Chicago and Sydney. Scheduling during those hours ensures both parties are in their working day.

Is Sydney ahead or behind Chicago?

Sydney is at the same time as Chicago — both share the GMT-5 UTC offset.

What UTC offset does Chicago use?

Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone, which is currently at GMT-5.

What UTC offset does Sydney use?

Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, which is currently at GMT+11.

Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?

The time difference shown is live and already accounts for any Daylight Saving Time (DST) currently in effect in either city. If one city observes DST while the other does not, the difference can change by up to 1 hour during DST transitions — typically in spring and autumn.

Time Difference: Chicago vs Sydney

Chicago (GMT-5) · Sydney (GMT+11)

Chicago

GMT-5

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Sydney

GMT+11

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Sydney and Chicago are in the same UTC offset

Time Difference

Chicago Offset

GMT-5

America/Chicago

Sydney Offset

GMT+11

Australia/Sydney

Summary

Chicago and Sydney share the same UTC offset

Business Hours Overlap (9 AM – 6 PM)

9 hours overlap during standard business hours in both cities.

Chicago	Sydney	Overlap
9 AM	9 AM	Business hours
10 AM	10 AM	Business hours
11 AM	11 AM	Business hours
12 PM	12 PM	Business hours
1 PM	1 PM	Business hours
2 PM	2 PM	Business hours
3 PM	3 PM	Business hours
4 PM	4 PM	Business hours
5 PM	5 PM	Business hours
6 PM	6 PM	Outside

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