Basra to Chicago time converter

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

Basra AST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Basra to Chicago conversion table

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

BasraChicago
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 Basra (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Basra 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

Basra and Chicago are 10,764 km (6,688 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Basra and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Basra.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Basra?

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

Does the time difference between Basra 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.