Addis Ababa to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 8 hours behind Addis Ababa. When it is 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

Addis Ababa EAT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Fri, Oct 16
EATUTC+3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Addis Ababa to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Addis Ababa and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -8h

Distance

Addis Ababa and Chicago are 12,163 km (7,558 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Addis Ababa.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Addis Ababa?

When it is 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Addis Ababa?

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Addis Ababa 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.