Hong Kong to Chicago Time Difference
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. See live clocks for both cities and an hour-by-hour meeting planner to find the best time to talk between Hong Kong and Chicago.
Meeting planner: Hong Kong ↔ Chicago
Green rows are comfortable hours (9am–6pm) in both cities — the best times to talk.
| Hong Kong | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 −1d |
| 01:00 | 12:00 −1d |
| 02:00 | 13:00 −1d |
| 03:00 | 14:00 −1d |
| 04:00 | 15:00 −1d |
| 05:00 | 16:00 −1d |
| 06:00 | 17:00 −1d |
| 07:00 | 18:00 −1d |
| 08:00 | 19:00 −1d |
| 09:00 | 20:00 −1d |
| 10:00 | 21:00 −1d |
| 11:00 | 22:00 −1d |
| 12:00 | 23:00 −1d |
| 13:00 | 00:00 |
| 14:00 | 01:00 |
| 15:00 | 02:00 |
| 16:00 | 03:00 |
| 17:00 | 04:00 |
| 18:00 | 05:00 |
| 19:00 | 06:00 |
| 20:00 | 07:00 |
| 21:00 | 08:00 |
| 22:00 | 09:00 |
| 23:00 | 10:00 |
Time difference between Hong Kong and Chicago
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Hong Kong is in the HKT time zone and Chicago is in CDT. The clocks above are live, so the difference is always up to date — including when either city is on daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Chicago?
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
When it is noon in Hong Kong, what time is it in Chicago?
Use the planner above — read across from 12:00 in the Hong Kong column to the Chicago column.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Hong Kong and Chicago?
The green rows in the planner show hours that fall within 9am–6pm in both cities — those are the most convenient times for a meeting.
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes — the clocks and difference use live time-zone data, so they adjust automatically when either city changes its clocks.