Chicago to Mai time converter
Mai is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Mai.
3:19 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Chicago to Mai conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Mai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Mai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 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 Mai).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Mai 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 Mai are 12,843 km (7,980 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Mai?
Mai is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Mai when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Mai.
When is the best time to call Mai from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Mai).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Mai change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.