Bama to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 6 hours behind Bama. When it is 9:00 AM in Bama, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

Bama WAT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Bama
Nigeria
Fri, Oct 16
WATUTC+1
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Bama to Chicago conversion table

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

BamaChicago
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bama (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -6h

Distance

Bama and Chicago are 10,073 km (6,259 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Bama and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Bama.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Bama, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Bama?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bama (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Bama 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.