Chicago to Jerusalem time converter

Jerusalem is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Jerusalem.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Jerusalem IDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Jerusalem
Israel
Sat, Oct 17
IDTUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Jerusalem conversion table

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

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 25, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Jerusalem are 9,959 km (6,188 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Jerusalem.

When is the best time to call Jerusalem from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Jerusalem).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Jerusalem change?

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