Chicago to Abu Gharaq time converter

Abu Gharaq is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Abu Gharaq.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Abu Gharaq AST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Abu Gharaq
Iraq
Tue, Oct 20
ASTUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Abu Gharaq conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abu Gharaq).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Abu Gharaq are 10,399 km (6,462 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Abu Gharaq?

Abu Gharaq is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Abu Gharaq when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Abu Gharaq.

When is the best time to call Abu Gharaq from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abu Gharaq).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Abu Gharaq change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.