Areka to Chicago time converter

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

Areka EAT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Areka
Ethiopia
Sat, Oct 17
EATUTC+3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Areka to Chicago conversion table

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

ArekaChicago
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 Areka (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -8h

Distance

Areka and Chicago are 12,256 km (7,616 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Areka and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Areka.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Areka?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Areka?

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

Does the time difference between Areka 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.