‘Alem Tena to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 8 hours behind ‘Alem Tena. When it is 9:00 AM in ‘Alem Tena, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

‘Alem Tena EAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Ethiopia
Mon, Oct 19
EATUTC+3
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-8h
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5:40 PM in ‘Alem Tena, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

‘Alem Tena to Chicago conversion table

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

‘Alem TenaChicago
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 ‘Alem Tena (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because ‘Alem Tena and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -8h

Distance

‘Alem Tena and Chicago are 12,239 km (7,605 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between ‘Alem Tena and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind ‘Alem Tena.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in ‘Alem Tena?

When it is 9:00 AM in ‘Alem Tena, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from ‘Alem Tena?

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

Does the time difference between ‘Alem Tena 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.