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Chicago
CST
7:03
Tokyo
JST
10:03
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How the Chicago to Tokyo time difference works
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. For example, 9:00 AM Chicago is 12:00 AM Tokyo. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
15 hours
Daylight saving
Chicago only
Chicago offset
UTC-6
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
Chicago to Tokyo conversion chart
| Chicago (CST) | Tokyo (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Chicago to Tokyo questions
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Chicago?
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. So 9:00 AM Chicago is 12:00 AM Tokyo, and 5:00 PM Chicago is 8:00 AM Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 PM Chicago?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Chicago in Chicago, it is 3:00 AM Tokyo in Tokyo.
How many hours difference is there between Chicago and Tokyo?
There is a 15 hours difference. Tokyo (JST) runs 15 hours ahead of Chicago (CST).
Do Chicago and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time but Tokyo does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Tokyo?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Chicago and Tokyo does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Chicago and Tokyo?
Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska). Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto.