Chicago to Bethlehem time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Bethlehem EEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Palestine
Tue, Oct 20
EESTUTC+3+8h
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5:25 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Bethlehem conversion table

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

ChicagoBethlehem
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 Bethlehem).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 23, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 26, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Bethlehem are 9,964 km (6,191 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bethlehem?

Bethlehem is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Bethlehem from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Bethlehem change?

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