Benin City to Chicago time converter

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

Benin City WAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Nigeria
Mon, Oct 19
WATUTC+1
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-6h
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10:15 PM in Benin City, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Benin City to Chicago conversion table

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

Benin CityChicago
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 Benin City (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -6h

Distance

Benin City and Chicago are 9,808 km (6,094 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Benin City and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Benin City.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Benin City?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Benin City?

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

Does the time difference between Benin City 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.