Chicago to Săcele time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Săcele EEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Romania
Sun, Oct 18
EESTUTC+3+8h
Finding your time zone…

11:31 PM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Săcele conversion table

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

ChicagoSăcele
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 Săcele).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Săcele are 8,264 km (5,135 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Săcele?

Săcele is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Săcele from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Săcele change?

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