Arba Minch to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 8 hours behind Arba Minch. When it is 9:00 AM in Arba Minch, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
Arba Minch EAT
Monday, October 19, 2026
Chicago CDT
Sunday, October 18, 2026
1:32 AM in Arba Minch, Monday, October 19, 2026
Arba Minch to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Arba Minch and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Arba Minch | 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 Arba Minch (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Arba Minch 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
Arba Minch and Chicago are 12,332 km (7,663 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Arba Minch and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Arba Minch.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Arba Minch?
When it is 9:00 AM in Arba Minch, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Arba Minch?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Arba Minch (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Arba Minch 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.