Chicago to Francistown time converter

Francistown is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Francistown.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Francistown CAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Francistown
Botswana
Mon, Oct 19
CATUTC+2+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Francistown conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Francistown).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Chicago and Francistown are 13,613 km (8,459 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Francistown?

Francistown is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Francistown.

When is the best time to call Francistown from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Francistown).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Francistown change?

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