Chicago to Addis Ababa time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Addis Ababa EAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Mon, Oct 19
EATUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Addis Ababa conversion table

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

ChicagoAddis Ababa
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 Addis Ababa).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Addis Ababa are 12,163 km (7,558 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Addis Ababa when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Addis Ababa.

When is the best time to call Addis Ababa from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Addis Ababa change?

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