Time Difference Between Chicago and Melbourne

Chicago is 15h 0m behind Melbourne. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Chicago, United States
11:09:57PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

Melbourne, Australia
2:09:57PM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC+10

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 12:00 AM (next day) and 8:00 AM (next day) in Melbourne.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Melbourne ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 15h 0m behind Melbourne. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Chicago and Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Melbourne observes it. Because of that, the gap is 17h 0m for part of the year and 15h 0m for the rest.