Central African Republic to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 6 hours behind Central African Republic. When it is 9:00 AM in Central African Republic, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

Central African Republic WAT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Central African Republic
Fri, Oct 16
WATUTC+1
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Central African Republic to Chicago conversion table

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

Central African RepublicChicago
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 Central African Republic (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Central African Republic and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -6h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Central African Republic and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Central African Republic.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Central African Republic?

When it is 9:00 AM in Central African Republic, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Central African Republic?

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

Does the time difference between Central African Republic 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.