Cairo to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 8 hours behind Cairo. When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
9:02 PM in Cairo, Friday, October 16, 2026
Cairo to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Cairo and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Cairo | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cairo (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Cairo and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -8h
Distance
Cairo and Chicago are 9,863 km (6,129 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Cairo and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Cairo.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Cairo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Cairo?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cairo (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Cairo 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.