Chicago to Bishoftu time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Bishoftu EAT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Chicago to Bishoftu conversion table

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

ChicagoBishoftu
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 Bishoftu).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Bishoftu 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 Bishoftu are 12,202 km (7,582 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bishoftu?

Bishoftu is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Bishoftu from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Bishoftu change?

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