Chicago to Sydney: Time Difference & Best Time to Meet
Both teams are at their desks between 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Chicago and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Sydney. Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Chicago, which leaves a narrow 1-hour window. Treat 5:00 PM in Chicago (8:00 AM in Sydney) as the time and build around it. Keep the date straight: Sydney is on the next day versus Chicago, which can trip up Friday or Monday meetings. To edit hours, add more timezones, and share with your team, create a free collaborative board.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Sydney.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Sydney and Chicago?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Sydney, which corresponds to 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Chicago.
How many hours overlap between Sydney and Chicago during a typical workday?
There are about 1 overlapping hour per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
Both Sydney and Chicago observe Daylight Saving Time. However, if their DST transition dates differ, the time difference may temporarily change during those periods.
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