Chicago to Jalalabad time converter

Jalalabad is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:30 PM in Jalalabad.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Jalalabad AFT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Afghanistan
Tue, Oct 20
AFTUTC+4:30+9h 30m
Finding your time zone…

8:42 AM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Jalalabad conversion table

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

ChicagoJalalabad
12:00 AM9:30 AM
1:00 AM10:30 AM
2:00 AM11:30 AM
3:00 AM12:30 PM
4:00 AM1:30 PM
5:00 AM2:30 PM
6:00 AM3:30 PM
7:00 AM4:30 PM
8:00 AM5:30 PM
9:00 AM6:30 PM
10:00 AM7:30 PM
11:00 AM8:30 PM
12:00 PM9:30 PM
1:00 PM10:30 PM
2:00 PM11:30 PM
3:00 PM12:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM8:30 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in Chicago (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Jalalabad): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +9h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +10h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +9h 30m

Distance

Chicago and Jalalabad are 11,244 km (6,987 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jalalabad?

Jalalabad is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:30 PM in Jalalabad.

When is the best time to call Jalalabad from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in Chicago (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Jalalabad): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Jalalabad change?

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