Damascus to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind Damascus. When it is 9:00 AM in Damascus, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

Damascus EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Maryland, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

10:28 PM in Damascus, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Damascus to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

Damascus and Chicago are 926 km (575 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Damascus and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Damascus.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Damascus, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Damascus?

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

Does the time difference between Damascus and Chicago change?

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