Bahir Dar to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 8 hours behind Bahir Dar. When it is 9:00 AM in Bahir Dar, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
12:14 PM in Bahir Dar, Monday, October 19, 2026
Bahir Dar to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Bahir Dar and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Bahir Dar | 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 Bahir Dar (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Bahir Dar 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
Bahir Dar and Chicago are 11,848 km (7,362 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Bahir Dar and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Bahir Dar.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Bahir Dar?
When it is 9:00 AM in Bahir Dar, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Bahir Dar?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bahir Dar (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Bahir Dar 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.