Delhi to Chicago Time
Live IST ↔ CST/CDT time converter · Delhi (NCT), India → USA DST applies
24-Hour Overlap Timeline
⚠ Chicago observes daylight saving time — offset shifts between UTC-6 and UTC-5 seasonally
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| 🇮🇳 Delhi UTC+5:30 | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a |
| 🇺🇸 Chicago UTC-6 | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p |
IST (Indian Standard Time) to Chicago (CST (Central Standard Time)/CDT (Central Daylight Time)) Conversion Table
All 24 hours of the day · based on standard time — CST (Central Standard Time).
Live offset may differ during DST (CDT (Central Daylight Time)) — see clock above.
✅ Both in business hours 🔵 India office hours only 🟢 Chicago office hours only
| IST (Indian Standard Time) — Delhi | Chicago — CST/CDT | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 12:30 PM CST | 🟢 CST only −1 day |
| 1:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 1:30 PM CST | 🟢 CST only −1 day |
| 2:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 2:30 PM CST | 🟢 CST only −1 day |
| 3:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 3:30 PM CST | 🟢 CST only −1 day |
| 4:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 4:30 PM CST | 🟢 CST only −1 day |
| 5:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 5:30 PM CST | −1 day |
| 6:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 6:30 PM CST | −1 day |
| 7:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 7:30 PM CST | −1 day |
| 8:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 8:30 PM CST | −1 day |
| 9:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 9:30 PM CST | 🔵 India only −1 day |
| 10:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 10:30 PM CST | 🔵 India only −1 day |
| 11:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 11:30 PM CST | 🔵 India only −1 day |
| 12:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 12:30 AM CST | 🔵 India only |
| 1:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 1:30 AM CST | 🔵 India only |
| 2:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 2:30 AM CST | 🔵 India only |
| 3:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 3:30 AM CST | 🔵 India only |
| 4:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 4:30 AM CST | 🔵 India only |
| 5:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 5:30 AM CST | 🔵 India only |
| 6:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 6:30 AM CST | |
| 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 7:30 AM CST | |
| 8:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 8:30 AM CST | |
| 9:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 9:30 AM CST | 🟢 CST only |
| 10:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 10:30 AM CST | 🟢 CST only |
| 11:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) | 11:30 AM CST | 🟢 CST only |
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Delhi (9 AM–6 PM IST) and Chicago (9 AM–5 PM CST) do not have simultaneous business hours. The closest window for calls: 5:30–7:00 PM IST = early morning Chicago time — works for brief handoffs. Alternatively, use async tools (email, Slack) for daily coordination.
⏰ DST reminder: Chicago is 11h 30m behind IST in winter (CST) and 10h 30m behind in summer (CDT). The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) opens at 8:30 AM CST, which is 8:00 PM IST in winter — Indian traders must adjust their schedules seasonally.
Delhi, India
Delhi (the National Capital Territory) is India's political capital and second-largest city. New Delhi houses the Parliament of India, all central government ministries, and the headquarters of India's largest public sector undertakings. The broader NCR region has a thriving tech corridor in Noida and Gurugram (Gurgaon), housing global MNC offices including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon India HQs.
- India's political capital — home to Parliament, PM's office, all ministries
- Gurugram–Noida tech corridor: India's largest MNC hub
- Indira Gandhi International — India's busiest airport by passenger traffic
- India's most air-connected city to international destinations
Chicago, USA
Chicago is the USA's third largest city and a major hub for finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and the Indian-American community. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world's largest derivatives exchange, directly impacting Indian commodities and currency markets. The suburb of Naperville/Schaumburg hosts one of the USA's densest Indian-American populations.
- CME Group — impacts Indian commodity markets daily
- Naperville has largest Indian-American community in Illinois
- Midwest hub for Indian IT services industry
- Direct flights from Delhi on American Airlines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Chicago?
When do clocks change in Chicago and how does it affect IST?
Chicago is 11h 30m behind IST in winter (CST) and 10h 30m behind in summer (CDT). The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) opens at 8:30 AM CST, which is 8:00 PM IST in winter — Indian traders must adjust their schedules seasonally.