Chicago to Ariel time converter
Ariel is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Ariel.
1:38 PM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Chicago to Ariel conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Ariel. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Ariel |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 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 Ariel).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Ariel switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027: +7h
- Mar 25, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +8h
Distance
Chicago and Ariel are 9,928 km (6,169 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ariel?
Ariel is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Ariel when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Ariel.
When is the best time to call Ariel from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Ariel).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Ariel change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.