Dar es Salaam to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 8 hours behind Dar es Salaam. When it is 9:00 AM in Dar es Salaam, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

Dar es Salaam EAT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Wed, Oct 21
EATUTC+3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Dar es Salaam to Chicago conversion table

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

Dar es SalaamChicago
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 Dar es Salaam (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Dar es Salaam and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -8h

Distance

Dar es Salaam and Chicago are 13,518 km (8,400 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Dar es Salaam.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Dar es Salaam?

When it is 9:00 AM in Dar es Salaam, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Dar es Salaam?

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

Does the time difference between Dar es Salaam 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.