Chicago to Gaza time converter
Gaza is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Gaza.
11:14 PM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Chicago to Gaza conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Gaza. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Gaza |
|---|---|
| 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 Gaza).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Gaza switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +8h
Distance
Chicago and Gaza 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 Gaza?
Gaza is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Gaza when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Gaza.
When is the best time to call Gaza from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Gaza).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Gaza change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.