Chicago to Craiova time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Craiova EEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Craiova
Romania
Mon, Oct 19
EESTUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Craiova conversion table

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

ChicagoCraiova
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 Craiova).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Craiova are 8,258 km (5,131 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Craiova?

Craiova is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Craiova from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Craiova change?

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