Chicago to Dara time converter

Dara is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Dara.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Dara GMT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Dara
Senegal
Sat, Oct 17
GMTUTC+0+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Dara conversion table

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

ChicagoDara
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dara).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h

Distance

Chicago and Dara are 7,410 km (4,604 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Dara?

Dara is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Dara.

When is the best time to call Dara from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dara).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Dara change?

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