Elmina to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 5 hours behind Elmina. When it is 9:00 AM in Elmina, it is 4:00 AM in Chicago.
3:29 PM in Elmina, Monday, October 19, 2026
Elmina to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Elmina and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Elmina | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Elmina (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Elmina and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -5h
Distance
Elmina and Chicago are 9,324 km (5,794 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Elmina and Chicago?
Chicago is 5 hours behind Elmina.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Elmina?
When it is 9:00 AM in Elmina, it is 4:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Elmina?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Elmina (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Elmina 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.