Abu Dhabi to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi. When it is 9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi, it is 12:00 AM in Chicago.

Abu Dhabi GST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Sun, Oct 18
GSTUTC+4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Abu Dhabi to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Abu Dhabi and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Abu DhabiChicago
12:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM12:00 AM
10:00 AM1:00 AM
11:00 AM2:00 AM
12:00 PM3:00 AM
1:00 PM4:00 AM
2:00 PM5:00 AM
3:00 PM6:00 AM
4:00 PM7:00 AM
5:00 PM8:00 AM
6:00 PM9:00 AM
7:00 PM10:00 AM
8:00 PM11:00 AM
9:00 PM12:00 PM
10:00 PM1:00 PM
11:00 PM2:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Abu Dhabi and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -9h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -10h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -9h

Distance

Abu Dhabi and Chicago are 11,674 km (7,254 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Chicago?

Chicago is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?

When it is 9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi, it is 12:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Abu Dhabi?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.