Chicago to Stara Zagora time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Stara Zagora EEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Mon, Oct 19
EESTUTC+3+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Stara Zagora conversion table

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

ChicagoStara Zagora
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 Stara Zagora).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +8h

Distance

Chicago and Stara Zagora are 8,511 km (5,288 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Stara Zagora?

Stara Zagora is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Stara Zagora when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Stara Zagora from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Stara Zagora change?

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