Chicago to Sliven time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sliven EEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Bulgaria
Sat, Oct 17
EESTUTC+3+8h
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5:01 AM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Sliven conversion table

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

ChicagoSliven
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 Sliven).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Sliven 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 Sliven are 8,530 km (5,300 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sliven?

Sliven is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Sliven from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Sliven change?

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