Do daylight saving time changes affect the overlap?

Yes. Some time zones shift seasonally. TeamHouurs calculates offsets using IANA time zones, so recommended times adjust automatically when DST changes.

Best meeting times: Chicago ↔ Sydney

Q: What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Sydney?

A safe default is 16:00 in Chicago, which corresponds to 09:00 (+1d) in Sydney.

Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney. Use the grid to find overlapping working hours and pick a time that respects both teams.

Chicago: America/Chicago (DST)Sydney: Australia/Sydney (DST)Updated hourly

Reverse

Current time in Chicago

08:59

Shoulder hours

Current time in Sydney

01:59

Outside work

Time difference

Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney.

Tip: if one office starts late, try the other office’s early morning shoulder hours.

Quick recommendation

16:00 (Chicago) → 09:00 (+1d) (Sydney)

Based on 60-minute meetings and 09:00–17:00 work hours.

Overlap grid

Base time zone: Chicago (UTC-06:00) · Now: 08:59

Selected: 12:00 in Chicago → Chicago: 12:00 · Sydney: 05:00 (+1d)

12h

Work (09:00–17:00) Shoulder (07:00–09:00, 17:00–21:00) Sleep (21:00–07:00)

Chicago time

Chicago

UTC-06:00 · now 08:59

Sydney

UTC+11:00 · now 01:59

Recommended meeting times

Typical 9–5 overlap (in Chicago time): 16:00–17:00.

Overlap segments in Chicago time: 16:00–17:00

Start (Chicago)	Chicago status	Start (Sydney)	Sydney status	Why this works
16:00	Work	09:00 (+1d)	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
15:30	Work	08:30 (+1d)	Work	Strong overlap (work/shoulder).
13:30	Work	06:30 (+1d)	Shoulder	Strong overlap (work/shoulder).

Assumes a standard workday of 09:00–17:00 in each city. You can customize this logic later (e.g., flexible hours, team preferences, meeting length).

How to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Sydney

When coordinating across borders, finding the golden hour is essential for productivity. Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney. Typical 9–5 overlap (in Chicago time): 16:00–17:00.

A safe default is 16:00 in Chicago, which corresponds to 09:00 (+1d) in Sydney.

Typical work overlap

16:00 in Chicago → 09:00 (+1d) in Sydney
15:30 in Chicago → 08:30 (+1d) in Sydney
13:30 in Chicago → 06:30 (+1d) in Sydney

These options assume 09:00–17:00 local working hours for both teams.

Key considerations

DST: Chicago does observe daylight saving time; Sydney does.
Shoulder hours: early mornings (07:00–09:00) and late afternoons (17:00–21:00) can unlock extra overlap.
Avoid burnout: repeated late-night meetings hurt teams. Use async updates when overlap is minimal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference?

Chicago is 17 hours behind Sydney.

Is now a good time to call?

Look at the grid above and choose a green-green overlap when possible. If you see green-yellow, it’s still workable. If one side is grey, consider async.

Do daylight saving changes affect this page?

Yes. We use official IANA time zones, so offsets update automatically when DST starts or ends.

Popular comparisons

Chicago → New York Chicago → San Francisco Chicago → Los Angeles Chicago → Seattle Chicago → Denver Chicago → Phoenix

Disclaimer: TeamHouurs assumes a default 09:00–17:00 workday for each city and does not account for individual company policies, local holidays, or personal schedules.