Tokyo to Chicago Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Chicago instantly.
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Tokyo
JST
5:28
Chicago
CST
3:28
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while Chicago is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the Tokyo to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 7:00 PM Chicago. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
14 hours
Daylight saving
Chicago only
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
Chicago offset
UTC-6
Tokyo to Chicago conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 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 |
Cities in each time zone
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Tokyo to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Tokyo?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 7:00 PM Chicago, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 3:00 AM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 10:00 PM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and Chicago?
There is a 14 hours difference. Chicago (CST) runs 14 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and Chicago 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 Tokyo and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo and Chicago does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Tokyo and Chicago?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).