Time zone meeting planner
Auckland and Chicago: plan a meeting across time zones
Auckland and Chicago are 17 hours apart (Auckland ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Chicago
- 8 March to 4 April: Auckland is 18 hours ahead of Chicago
- 5 April to 26 September: Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago
- 27 September to 31 October: Auckland is 18 hours ahead of Chicago
- 1 November to 31 December: Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Chicago
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Auckland lands at 4 PM in Chicago — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Auckland changes clocks — 2026: 5 April and 27 September; 2027: 4 April and 26 September.
- Chicago changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
Upcoming public holidays
- 26 October — Auckland: Labour Day
- 25 December — Auckland: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Auckland: Boxing Day
- 28 December — Auckland: Boxing Day (observed)
- 12 October — Chicago: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Chicago: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Chicago: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Chicago: Christmas Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Auckland and Chicago
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Auckland?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Auckland is 4 PM in Chicago (UTC+12 against UTC-5). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Auckland or Chicago change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in Auckland or Chicago soon?
Auckland: Labour Day on 26 October. Chicago: Columbus Day on 12 October.