Chicago to Retreat time converter

Retreat is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Retreat.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Retreat SAST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Retreat
South Africa
Mon, Oct 19
SASTUTC+2+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Retreat conversion table

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

ChicagoRetreat
12:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM11:00 PM
5:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Retreat).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Chicago and Retreat are 13,680 km (8,500 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Retreat?

Retreat is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Retreat.

When is the best time to call Retreat from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Retreat).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Retreat change?

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