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Chicago is 17 hours behind Wellington

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Wellington is 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Chicago.

Aim for 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wellington time — that's 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM over in Chicago. Around 3 hours of overlap is enough to work comfortably, as long as meetings don't drift to the end of one team's day. Don't get caught out: Chicago is the previous day from Wellington, so "tomorrow" means different things to each team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Wellington?
Wellington is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Chicago and Wellington?
The best time to meet is between 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Chicago, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Wellington.
How many hours overlap between Chicago and Wellington during a typical workday?
There are about 3 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Chicago and Wellington?
Both Chicago and Wellington observe Daylight Saving Time. However, if their DST transition dates differ, the time difference may temporarily change during those periods.

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