Chicago → Melbourne: Time Difference
Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
How the difference works
Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) and Melbourne uses Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 16 hours ahead of Chicago. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 15,573 km (9,676 mi) great-circle distance.
Chicago → Melbourne, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Melbourne?
In standard time, Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Chicago, what time is it in Melbourne?
In standard time it is 01:00 the next day in Melbourne. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Melbourne from Chicago?
About 15,573 km (9,676 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.