Meeting planner for 2026
Best meeting time for Auckland and Chicago
Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago from 5 April to 26 September 2026. With 09:00 to 17:00 working hours in both cities, the best time to meet is 09:00 to 10:00 in Auckland, which is 16:00 to 17:00 the previous day in Chicago.
Working hours overlap in 2026
Both cities working 09:00 to 17:00 local time. When the time difference changes during the year, so do the shared hours.
| Time difference | When in 2026 | In Auckland | In Chicago | Shared hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland 17 hours ahead | 5 April to 26 September | 09:00 to 10:00 | 16:00 to 17:00 (previous day) | 1 hour |
| Auckland 19 hours ahead | 1 January to 7 March and 1 November to 31 December | 09:00 to 12:00 | 14:00 to 17:00 (previous day) | 3 hours |
| Auckland 18 hours ahead | 8 March to 4 April and 27 September to 31 October | 09:00 to 11:00 | 15:00 to 17:00 (previous day) | 2 hours |
Worked out for 1 July, 4 February and 14 October 2026.
Time difference between Auckland and Chicago in 2026
Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago from 5 April to 26 September 2026. From 1 January to 7 March and from 1 November to 31 December 2026, Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Chicago.
Auckland and Chicago change clocks on different dates in 2026, so Auckland is 18 hours ahead of Chicago from 8 March to 4 April and from 27 September to 31 October.
| Dates in 2026 | Auckland | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January to 7 March | UTC+13:00, daylight saving | UTC-06:00, standard | Auckland 19 hours ahead |
| 8 March to 4 April | UTC+13:00, daylight saving | UTC-05:00, daylight saving | Auckland 18 hours ahead |
| 5 April to 26 September | UTC+12:00, standard | UTC-05:00, daylight saving | Auckland 17 hours ahead |
| 27 September to 31 October | UTC+13:00, daylight saving | UTC-05:00, daylight saving | Auckland 18 hours ahead |
| 1 November to 31 December | UTC+13:00, daylight saving | UTC-06:00, standard | Auckland 19 hours ahead |
Clock changes in 2026
- Auckland is on UTC+12:00 in standard time and UTC+13:00 in daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:00 on Sunday 5 April 2026 and forward 1 hour at 02:00 on Sunday 27 September 2026.
- Chicago is on UTC-06:00 in standard time and UTC-05:00 in daylight saving time. Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:00 on Sunday 8 March 2026 and back 1 hour at 02:00 on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Auckland to Chicago time conversion
Hour by hour on Wednesday 1 July 2026, when Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. At other times of the year, adjust by the change in the time difference above. Working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 in both cities.
| Auckland | Chicago | Working |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 (previous day) | Neither |
| 01:00 | 08:00 (previous day) | Neither |
| 02:00 | 09:00 (previous day) | Chicago only |
| 03:00 | 10:00 (previous day) | Chicago only |
| 04:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | Chicago only |
| 05:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | Chicago only |
| 06:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | Chicago only |
| 07:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | Chicago only |
| 08:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | Chicago only |
| 09:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | Both |
| 10:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | Auckland only |
| 11:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | Auckland only |
| 12:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | Auckland only |
| 13:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | Auckland only |
| 14:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | Auckland only |
| 15:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | Auckland only |
| 16:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | Auckland only |
| 17:00 | 00:00 | Neither |
| 18:00 | 01:00 | Neither |
| 19:00 | 02:00 | Neither |
| 20:00 | 03:00 | Neither |
| 21:00 | 04:00 | Neither |
| 22:00 | 05:00 | Neither |
| 23:00 | 06:00 | Neither |
Questions about Auckland and Chicago time
What is the time difference between Auckland and Chicago?
Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago from 5 April to 26 September 2026. From 1 January to 7 March and from 1 November to 31 December 2026, Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Chicago. From 8 March to 4 April and from 27 September to 31 October 2026, Auckland is 18 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the best time for a meeting between Auckland and Chicago?
From 5 April to 26 September 2026, the best time is 09:00 to 10:00 in Auckland, which is 16:00 to 17:00 the previous day in Chicago, with 1 hour of overlap. From 1 January to 7 March and from 1 November to 31 December 2026, the best time is 09:00 to 12:00 in Auckland, which is 14:00 to 17:00 the previous day in Chicago, with 3 hours of overlap. From 8 March to 4 April and from 27 September to 31 October 2026, the best time is 09:00 to 11:00 in Auckland, which is 15:00 to 17:00 the previous day in Chicago, with 2 hours of overlap. These times assume 09:00 to 17:00 working hours in both cities.
Do Auckland and Chicago change clocks on the same day?
No. In 2026 Auckland changes clocks on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 27 September, and Chicago on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 1 November. From 1 January to 7 March and from 1 November to 31 December 2026, Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Chicago. From 8 March to 4 April and from 27 September to 31 October 2026, Auckland is 18 hours ahead of Chicago.
When it is 09:00 in Auckland, what time is it in Chicago?
It is 16:00 the previous day in Chicago from 5 April to 26 September 2026, 14:00 the previous day from 1 January to 7 March and from 1 November to 31 December and 15:00 the previous day from 8 March to 4 April and from 27 September to 31 October.