Chicago to Saudi Arabia time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia AST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Saudi Arabia
Tue, Oct 20
ASTUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Saudi Arabia conversion table

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

ChicagoSaudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +8h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Saudi Arabia when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Saudi Arabia from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Saudi Arabia change?

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