Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Time difference
Chicago is 14 to 15 hours behind Tokyo, depending on daylight saving time. The gap changes by an hour when Chicago shifts its clocks for daylight saving time; Tokyo stays on the same offset year-round.
Working hours
A standard 9-to-6 workday in Tokyo does not overlap with Chicago. The least disruptive time to connect is around 08:30 in Tokyo, which is 18:30 in Chicago.
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