Chicago to Zalău time converter
Zalău is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Zalău.
2:11 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026
Chicago to Zalău conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Zalău. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Zalău |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 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 Zalău).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Zalău 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 Zalău are 7,995 km (4,968 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Zalău?
Zalău is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Zalău when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Zalău.
When is the best time to call Zalău from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zalău).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Zalău change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.