Damascus to Chicago time converter

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

Damascus UTC+3

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sat, Oct 17
UTC+3
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-8h
Finding your time zone…

2:30 AM in Damascus, Saturday, October 17, 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 AM4:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM12:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM
8:00 PM12:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -8h

Distance

Damascus and Chicago are 9,870 km (6,133 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Damascus and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours 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 1:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Damascus?

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