Chicago to Tema time converter

Tema is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Tema.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Tema GMT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Tema
Ghana
Sat, Oct 17
GMTUTC+0+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Tema conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tema).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h

Distance

Chicago and Tema are 9,392 km (5,836 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Tema?

Tema is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Tema.

When is the best time to call Tema from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tema).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Tema change?

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