Chicago to Kampala time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Kampala EAT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Chicago to Kampala conversion table

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

ChicagoKampala
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 Kampala).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Kampala are 12,432 km (7,725 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kampala?

Kampala is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Kampala from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Kampala change?

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