Chicago to Rafah time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Rafah EEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Chicago to Rafah conversion table

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

ChicagoRafah
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 Rafah).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 29, 2027: +7h
  • Apr 29, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Rafah are 9,943 km (6,178 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Rafah?

Rafah is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Rafah from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Rafah change?

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