Melbourne → Chicago: Time Difference
Chicago is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
How the difference works
Melbourne uses Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10 standard time) and Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 16 hours behind Melbourne. 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.
Melbourne → Chicago, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Chicago?
In standard time, Chicago is 16 hours behind Melbourne. 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 Melbourne, what time is it in Chicago?
In standard time it is 17:00 the previous day in Chicago. 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 Chicago from Melbourne?
About 15,573 km (9,676 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.