Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Chicago, it's that in Jakarta.
When it's 8:00 am in Chicago, it's 8:00 pm in Jakarta — evening there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Chicago, it's 10:00 pm in Jakarta — night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Chicago, it's 12:00 am in Jakarta — late night there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Chicago, it's 3:00 am in Jakarta — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Chicago, it's 5:00 am in Jakarta — morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Chicago, it's 9:00 am in Jakarta — late morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Chicago uses the USD ($) and Jakarta uses the IDR (Rp). Language shifts too — English in Chicago, Indonesian in Jakarta. Be careful behind the wheel: Chicago drives on the right, Jakarta on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR · Rp)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Chicago and Jakarta?
Chicago is 12 hours ahead of Jakarta. Chicago runs on GMT-5 and Jakarta on GMT+7. 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 Chicago, what time is it in Jakarta?
10:00 am in Chicago is 10:00 pm in Jakarta on the same 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 Chicago, what time is it in Jakarta?
3:00 pm in Chicago is 3:00 am in Jakarta the next 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 Chicago from Jakarta?
About 15,799 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 19h 5m, 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 Chicago and Jakarta use?
Chicago uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Jakarta uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, Rp). 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 Chicago from Jakarta?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, 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 Chicago and Jakarta?
Chicago primarily speaks English; Jakarta speaks Indonesian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Chicago and Jakarta drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, Indonesia on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.