Chicago to Kakamega time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Kakamega EAT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Kakamega
Kenya
Tue, Oct 20
EATUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Kakamega conversion table

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

ChicagoKakamega
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 Kakamega).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Kakamega are 12,600 km (7,829 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kakamega?

Kakamega is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Kakamega from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Kakamega change?

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