Chicago to Dayr al Balah time converter
Dayr al Balah is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Dayr al Balah.
Chicago CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Dayr al Balah EEST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:49 AM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chicago to Dayr al Balah conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Dayr al Balah. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Dayr al Balah |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 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 Dayr al Balah).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Dayr al Balah switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: +8h
Distance
Chicago and Dayr al Balah are 9,938 km (6,175 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dayr al Balah?
Dayr al Balah is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Dayr al Balah when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Dayr al Balah.
When is the best time to call Dayr al Balah from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dayr al Balah).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Dayr al Balah change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.