Chicago to Soweto time converter

Soweto is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Soweto.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Soweto SAST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Soweto
South Africa
Sat, Oct 17
SASTUTC+2+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Soweto conversion table

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

ChicagoSoweto
12:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM11:00 PM
5:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Soweto).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +7h

Distance

Chicago and Soweto are 13,972 km (8,682 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Soweto?

Soweto is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Soweto.

When is the best time to call Soweto from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Soweto).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Soweto change?

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