Tokyo to Chicago Time Converter
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead
Tokyo ↔ Chicago
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours
Tokyo
Chicago
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Quick time conversions: Tokyo → Chicago
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
For every 10:00 AM in Tokyo, it's simultaneously 8:00 PM in Chicago.(-1 day)
Tokyo 3:00 PM — what's that in Chicago?—1:00 AM
12:00 PMin Tokyo→10:00 PMin Chicago(-1 day)
For every 7:00 AM in Tokyo, it's simultaneously 5:00 PM in Chicago.(-1 day)
8:00 AMin Tokyo→6:00 PMin Chicago(-1 day)
If it's 5:00 PM where I am in Tokyo, what does Chicago show?—3:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours apart are Tokyo and Chicago?
The time difference between Tokyo and Chicago is 14 hours. Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo while Chicago observes America/Chicago.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both Tokyo and Chicago?
There is no business hours overlap between Tokyo and Chicago (09:00–17:00). One party will need to join outside normal hours.
Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?
No DST changes are expected in the next 7 days for either Tokyo or Chicago. The 14 hours difference is stable.
What's midday in Tokyo in Chicago time?
At midday in Tokyo, clocks in Chicago show 10:00 PM.
How do I find out what time it is in Chicago from Tokyo?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or use the slider. All locations including Chicago update at the same time.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Tokyo?
Yes — Tokyo has an upcoming public holiday: Marine Day on July 20. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
What timezone is Tokyo in, and what timezone is Chicago in?
Tokyo follows Asia/Tokyo. Chicago uses America/Chicago. Together they are 14 hours apart.