Botswana to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 7 hours behind Botswana. When it is 9:00 AM in Botswana, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

Botswana CAT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Botswana
Sat, Oct 17
CATUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-7h
Finding your time zone…
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Botswana to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Botswana (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -7h

More conversions

Chicago to BotswanaBotswana to New YorkBotswana to LondonBotswana to Los AngelesBotswana to TorontoBotswana to São PauloBotswana to ParisBotswana to BerlinBotswana to MoscowBotswana to DubaiBotswana to New DelhiBotswana to BangkokBotswana to Singapore
New York to ChicagoLondon to ChicagoLos Angeles to ChicagoToronto to ChicagoSão Paulo to ChicagoParis to ChicagoBerlin to ChicagoMoscow to ChicagoDubai to ChicagoNew Delhi to ChicagoBangkok to ChicagoSingapore to Chicago

Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Botswana and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Botswana.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Botswana, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Botswana?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Botswana (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Botswana 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.