Asmara to Chicago time converter

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

Asmara EAT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Asmara
Eritrea
Sat, Oct 17
EATUTC+3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Asmara to Chicago conversion table

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

AsmaraChicago
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 Asmara (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Asmara 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

Asmara and Chicago are 11,628 km (7,225 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Asmara and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Asmara.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Asmara?

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

Does the time difference between Asmara 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.