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Chicago and Hong Kong: plan a meeting across time zones

Chicago and Hong Kong are 13 hours apart (Hong Kong ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.

Time difference13 hoursHong Kong ahead
Best meeting time6 PM / 7 AMChicago / Hong Kong — no shared 9–5
Next public holiday26 SeptemberThe Day following Mid-Autumn Festival — Hong Kong
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The time difference

For most of the year, Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

Best time to meet

Chicago and Hong Kong do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 6 PM in Chicago / 7 AM in Hong Kong — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.

Clock changes to plan around

Upcoming public holidays

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 Chicago and Hong Kong

What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Chicago is 10 PM in Hong Kong (UTC-5 against UTC+8). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Chicago or Hong Kong change clocks first?

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time; Chicago does, so the gap shifts when Chicago changes clocks.

Is there a public holiday in Chicago or Hong Kong soon?

Chicago: Columbus Day on 12 October. Hong Kong: The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival on 26 September.