Time Difference Between Chicago and Maldives

Chicago is 10h 0m behind Maldives. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Chicago, United States
12:38:12AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

Maldives, Maldives
10:38:12AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC+5

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 7:00 PM and 3:00 AM (next day) in Maldives.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Maldives ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 10h 0m behind Maldives. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Chicago and Maldives observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Maldives does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 11h 0m for part of the year and 10h 0m for the rest.