Chicago to Sofia time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sofia EEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Sofia
Bulgaria
Sat, Oct 17
EESTUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Sofia conversion table

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

ChicagoSofia
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 Sofia).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Sofia are 8,355 km (5,192 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sofia?

Sofia is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Sofia from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Sofia change?

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