Chicago to Penza time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Penza MSK

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Penza
Penza Oblast, Russia
Sat, Oct 17
MSKUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Penza conversion table

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

ChicagoPenza
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 Penza).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Penza 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 Penza are 8,517 km (5,292 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Penza?

Penza is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Penza from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Penza change?

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