Chicago to Nizhny Novgorod time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Nizhny Novgorod MSK

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Wed, Oct 21
MSKUTC+3+8h
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5:57 AM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Nizhny Novgorod conversion table

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

ChicagoNizhny Novgorod
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 Nizhny Novgorod).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Nizhny Novgorod are 8,194 km (5,092 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Nizhny Novgorod?

Nizhny Novgorod is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Nizhny Novgorod when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Nizhny Novgorod from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Nizhny Novgorod change?

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