Chicago to Safed time converter
Safed is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Safed.
10:54 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Chicago to Safed conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Safed. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Safed |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 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 Safed).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Safed switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027: +7h
- Mar 25, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +8h
Distance
Chicago and Safed are 9,872 km (6,134 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Safed?
Safed is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Safed when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Safed.
When is the best time to call Safed from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Safed).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Safed change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.