Time difference: Chicago and Melbourne

Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.

Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is UTC-5. Melbourne is UTC+11.

Chicago on 15 October 2026: sunrise 07:03, sunset 18:08, day length 11 h 6 min.

Melbourne on 15 October 2026: sunrise 06:35, sunset 19:37, day length 13 h 2 min.

For Chicago and Melbourne: The next clock change in Chicago is 1 hour back on 1 November 2026 at 02:00, from UTC-5 to UTC-6.

For Melbourne and Chicago: The next clock change in Melbourne is 1 hour back on 4 April 2027 at 03:00, from UTC+11 to UTC+10.

When the difference changes
Change
The gap changes on 1 November 2026 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move back 1 hour.
The gap changes on 14 March 2027 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move forward 1 hour.
The gap changes on 4 April 2027 at 03:00, when clocks in Melbourne move back 1 hour.
The gap changes on 3 October 2027 at 02:00, when clocks in Melbourne move forward 1 hour.
The gap changes on 7 November 2027 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move back 1 hour.
Working hours from each side
View09:00 to 17:00
From ChicagoChicago and Melbourne have no hour that is 09:00 to 17:00 in both cities.
From MelbourneMelbourne and Chicago have no hour that is 09:00 to 17:00 in both cities.
Hours in Chicago and Melbourne. Shaded cells are 09:00 to 17:00. The stronger shade is when both are.
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Sun this year
CityLongest dayShortest day
Chicago with Melbourne21 June 2026, 15 h 14 min21 December 2026, 9 h 8 min
Melbourne with Chicago22 December 2026, 14 h 47 min21 June 2026, 9 h 33 min
Next public holidays
CityDateHoliday
Chicago and Melbourne11 November 2026Veterans Day
Chicago and Melbourne26 November 2026Thanksgiving Day
Melbourne and Chicago25 December 2026Christmas Day
Melbourne and Chicago26 December 2026Boxing Day