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Time difference between Chicago and Osaka

Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.

Chicago
United States · Central Standard Time
6:45 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Osaka
Japan · Japan Standard Time
9:45 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Chicago to Osaka time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

ChicagoOsaka
12:00 AM3:00 PM
1:00 AM4:00 PM
2:00 AM5:00 PM
3:00 AM6:00 PM
4:00 AM7:00 PM
5:00 AM8:00 PM
6:00 AM9:00 PM
7:00 AM10:00 PM
8:00 AM11:00 PM
9:00 AM12:00 AM (next day)
10:00 AM1:00 AM (next day)
11:00 AM2:00 AM (next day)
12:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
1:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
2:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)
4:00 PM7:00 AM (next day)
5:00 PM8:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM9:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM10:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM11:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM12:00 PM (next day)
10:00 PM1:00 PM (next day)
11:00 PM2:00 PM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Osaka?

Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−6 and Osaka is on UTC+9.

What time is it in Osaka when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 12:00 AM the next day in Osaka.

When is the best time to call Osaka from Chicago?

There are no shared office hours. The most comfortable time to call is 5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (8:00 AM–1:00 PM in Osaka), when both places are awake.

Which days are working days in both Chicago and Osaka?

Both Chicago and Osaka usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Osaka change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Osaka will be 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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