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: Sydney ↔ Chicago

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

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

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

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

Reverse

Current time in Sydney

01:59

Outside work

Current time in Chicago

08:59

Shoulder hours

Time difference

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

Quick recommendation

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

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

Overlap grid

Base time zone: Sydney (UTC+11:00) · Now: 01:59

Selected: 12:00 in Sydney → Sydney: 12:00 · Chicago: 19:00 (-1d)

12h

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

Sydney time

Sydney

UTC+11:00 · now 01:59

Chicago

UTC-06:00 · now 08:59

Recommended meeting times

Typical 9–5 overlap (in Sydney time): 09:00–10:00.

Overlap segments in Sydney time: 09:00–10:00

Start (Sydney)	Sydney status	Start (Chicago)	Chicago status	Why this works
09:00	Work	16:00 (-1d)	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
08:30	Work	15:30 (-1d)	Work	Strong overlap (work/shoulder).
13:00	Work	20:00 (-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 Sydney and Chicago

When coordinating across borders, finding the golden hour is essential for productivity. Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. Typical 9–5 overlap (in Sydney time): 09:00–10:00.

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

Typical work overlap

09:00 in Sydney → 16:00 (-1d) in Chicago
08:30 in Sydney → 15:30 (-1d) in Chicago
13:00 in Sydney → 20:00 (-1d) in Chicago

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

Key considerations

DST: Sydney does observe daylight saving time; Chicago 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?

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

Sydney → New York Sydney → San Francisco Sydney → Los Angeles Sydney → Seattle Sydney → Denver Sydney → 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.