Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Melbourne when it's 9 AM in Chicago?

1:00 AM in Melbourne, the next day (Sun, Oct 18, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Chicago).

Chicago to Melbourne Meeting Planner

Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Chicago · United States

1:45 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

Melbourne · Australia

5:45 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Chicago and Melbourne

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 3:00 PM in Chicago, which is 7:00 AM in Melbourne; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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2 of 4 places

ChicagoOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time1:45PMnow
MelbourneAustralia ·· summer time5:45AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Chicago

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Chicago time.

3:00PMBest · GoodWorking hours in Chicago (15:00); just outside working hours in Melbourne (07:00, next day).
4:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Chicago (16:00); just outside working hours in Melbourne (08:00, next day).
5:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Melbourne (09:00, next day); just outside working hours in Chicago (17:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Chicago3:00 PM CDTSat, Oct 17
Melbourne7:00 AM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-17 20:00 UTC

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Time difference between Chicago and Melbourne

Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago right now: Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Chicago: then Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.

Time difference between Chicago and Melbourne over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Melbourne 16 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Melbourne 17 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Chicago
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Melbourne 16 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Chicago
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Melbourne 15 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Melbourne
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Melbourne 16 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Melbourne

Chicago is on Central Standard Time. Melbourne is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chicago & Melbourne Scheduling

What is the time difference between Chicago and Melbourne?: Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago right now: Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Chicago: then Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Melbourne?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 3:00 PM in Chicago, which is 7:00 AM in Melbourne; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Melbourne when it's 9 AM in Chicago?: 1:00 AM in Melbourne, the next day (Sun, Oct 18, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Chicago).

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