Time difference between Bengaluru and Chicago
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- Time difference
- Bengaluru is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead
- Changes with DST
- Yes
- Day difference
- Same day
- Typical workday overlap (9am–6pm)
- None
| Bengaluru | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 13:30-1 |
| 01:00 | 14:30-1 |
| 02:00 | 15:30-1 |
| 03:00 | 16:30-1 |
| 04:00 | 17:30-1 |
| 05:00 | 18:30-1 |
| 06:00 | 19:30-1 |
| 07:00 | 20:30-1 |
| 08:00 | 21:30-1 |
| 09:00 | 22:30-1 |
| 10:00 | 23:30-1 |
| 11:00 | 00:30 |
| 12:00 | 01:30 |
| 13:00 | 02:30 |
| 14:00 | 03:30 |
| 15:00 | 04:30 |
| 16:00 | 05:30 |
| 17:00 | 06:30 |
| 18:00 | 07:30 |
| 19:00 | 08:30 |
| 20:00 | 09:30 |
| 21:00 | 10:30 |
| 22:00 | 11:30 |
| 23:00 | 12:30 |
How the time difference changes over the next 12 months
| Period | Difference |
|---|---|
| until November 1, 2026 | Bengaluru is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| November 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027 | Bengaluru is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| from March 14, 2027 | Bengaluru is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead |
Only Chicago changes its clocks, so the difference shifts twice a year.
Working hours
With a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working day in both places, there are no shared hours: 9:00 AM in Bengaluru is 10:30 PM in Chicago.
From midnight to 10:30 AM in Bengaluru, it is still the previous day in Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Bengaluru and Chicago?
- Bengaluru is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. November 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027: Bengaluru is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
- Does the time difference between Bengaluru and Chicago change during the year?
- Yes. Only Chicago changes its clocks, so the difference shifts twice a year. November 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027: Bengaluru is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.