Chicago to Beirut time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Beirut EEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Beirut
Lebanon
Sat, Oct 17
EESTUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Beirut conversion table

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

ChicagoBeirut
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 Beirut).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Beirut are 9,791 km (6,084 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Beirut?

Beirut is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Beirut when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Beirut from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Beirut change?

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