Chiang Mai×Chicago
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Chiang Mai, it's that in Chicago.
When it's 8:00 am in Chiang Mai, it's 8:00 pm in Chicago — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Chiang Mai, it's 10:00 pm in Chicago — night there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Chiang Mai, it's 12:00 am in Chicago — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Chiang Mai, it's 3:00 am in Chicago — late night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Chiang Mai, it's 5:00 am in Chicago — morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Chiang Mai, it's 9:00 am in Chicago — late morning there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Chiang Mai uses the THB (฿) and Chicago uses the USD ($). Language shifts too — Thai in Chiang Mai, English in Chicago. Be careful behind the wheel: Chiang Mai drives on the left, Chicago on the right.
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Chiang Mai and Chicago?
Chiang Mai is 12 hours behind Chicago. Chiang Mai runs on GMT+7 and Chicago on GMT-5. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Chiang Mai, what time is it in Chicago?
10:00 am in Chiang Mai is 10:00 pm in Chicago the previous day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Chiang Mai, what time is it in Chicago?
3:00 pm in Chiang Mai is 3:00 am in Chicago on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Chiang Mai from Chicago?
About 13,235 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 4m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Chiang Mai and Chicago use?
Chiang Mai uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿); Chicago uses the United States dollar (USD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Chiang Mai from Chicago?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +66, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Chiang Mai and Chicago?
Chiang Mai primarily speaks Thai; Chicago speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Chiang Mai and Chicago drive on the same side of the road?
No. Thailand drives on the left, United States on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.