Chicago to Lamu time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Lamu EAT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Lamu
Kenya
Sun, Oct 18
EATUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Lamu conversion table

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

ChicagoLamu
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 Lamu).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Lamu are 13,272 km (8,247 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lamu?

Lamu is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Lamu from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Lamu change?

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