Burj al ‘Arab to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 8 hours behind Burj al ‘Arab. When it is 9:00 AM in Burj al ‘Arab, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

Burj al ‘Arab EEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
EESTUTC+3
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-8h
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4:31 AM in Burj al ‘Arab, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Burj al ‘Arab to Chicago conversion table

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

Burj al ‘ArabChicago
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 Burj al ‘Arab (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Burj al ‘Arab and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: -8h
  • Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027: -7h
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -8h

Distance

Burj al ‘Arab and Chicago are 9,686 km (6,019 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Burj al ‘Arab and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Burj al ‘Arab.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Burj al ‘Arab?

When it is 9:00 AM in Burj al ‘Arab, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Burj al ‘Arab?

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

Does the time difference between Burj al ‘Arab 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.