Time Difference Between Perth and Chicago

The time difference between Perth and Chicago is 13 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Perth, it is 23:00 in Chicago. Perth uses the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+8), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Chicago is 13 hours behind Perth — 13 hours
Perth, Australia
06:18:12
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · AWST
Chicago, United States
17:18:12
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Perth vs Chicago

Detail Perth Chicago
Time Zone IDAustralia/PerthAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC-5
AbbreviationAWSTCDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 13 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Perth and Chicago. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Perth or late evenings in Chicago tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Perth time to Chicago time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Perth Chicago
00:00 11:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 17:00 (-1 day)
07:00 18:00 (-1 day)
08:00 19:00 (-1 day)
09:00 20:00 (-1 day)
10:00 21:00 (-1 day)
11:00 22:00 (-1 day)
12:00 23:00 (-1 day)
13:00 00:00
14:00 01:00
15:00 02:00
16:00 03:00
17:00 04:00
18:00 05:00
19:00 06:00
20:00 07:00
21:00 08:00
22:00 09:00 Night
23:00 10:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time, while Perth is on standard time. When Chicago switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Perth and Chicago?

The time difference is 13 hours. Chicago is 13 hours behind Perth.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Perth to Chicago?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Perth time to Chicago time?

Subtract 13 hours from Perth time to get Chicago time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.