Dayr al Balah to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 8 hours behind Dayr al Balah. When it is 9:00 AM in Dayr al Balah, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
Dayr al Balah EEST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chicago CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
11:56 AM in Dayr al Balah, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Dayr al Balah to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Dayr al Balah and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Dayr al Balah | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dayr al Balah (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Dayr al Balah and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -8h
Distance
Dayr al Balah and Chicago are 9,938 km (6,175 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Dayr al Balah and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Dayr al Balah.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Dayr al Balah?
When it is 9:00 AM in Dayr al Balah, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Dayr al Balah?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dayr al Balah (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Dayr al Balah 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.