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Time difference between Chicago and Auckland

Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 5:00 AM (next day) in Auckland. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Chicago to Auckland or Auckland to Chicago.

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Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago, usually.

Difference right now17 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Chicago and Auckland change their clocks on different dates, the difference becomes 18 hours or 19 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Chicago (United States) is in the America/Chicago time zone: UTC-6 (CST) or UTC-5 (CDT).
  • Auckland (New Zealand) is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone: UTC+12 (NZST) or UTC+13 (NZDT).

Convert Chicago time to Auckland time

ChicagoAuckland
6:00 AM11:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 AM (next day)
12:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM8:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM11:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM2:00 PM (next day)

Based on the usual 17 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Chicago and Auckland overlap for 1 hour, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (next day) in Auckland). If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (next day) in Auckland).

The best time to call is around 4:30 PM in Chicago (9:30 AM (next day) in Auckland). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Auckland?

Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago, usually. It becomes 18 hours or 19 hours for part of the year.

Is Auckland ahead of or behind Chicago?

Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Auckland change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 17 hours, but because Chicago and Auckland change their clocks on different dates, it becomes 18 hours or 19 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Chicago and Auckland?

The best time to call is around 4:30 PM in Chicago (9:30 AM (next day) in Auckland). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Chicago and Auckland overlap for 1 hour, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (next day) in Auckland).