Al Bab to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 8 hours behind Al Bab. When it is 9:00 AM in Al Bab, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
4:19 PM in Al Bab, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Al Bab to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Al Bab and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Al Bab | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Al Bab (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Al Bab and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -8h
Distance
Al Bab and Chicago are 9,688 km (6,020 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Al Bab and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Al Bab.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Al Bab?
When it is 9:00 AM in Al Bab, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Al Bab?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Al Bab (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Al Bab 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.