Chicago to Ar Riqqah time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Ar Riqqah AST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Ar Riqqah
Kuwait
Tue, Oct 20
ASTUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Ar Riqqah conversion table

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

ChicagoAr Riqqah
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 Ar Riqqah).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Ar Riqqah switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Ar Riqqah are 10,909 km (6,779 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ar Riqqah?

Ar Riqqah is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Ar Riqqah when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Ar Riqqah.

When is the best time to call Ar Riqqah from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Ar Riqqah change?

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