Chicago to Kisumu time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Kisumu EAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Chicago to Kisumu conversion table

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

ChicagoKisumu
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 Kisumu).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Kisumu are 12,632 km (7,849 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kisumu?

Kisumu is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Kisumu from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Kisumu change?

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