Freetown to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 5 hours behind Freetown. When it is 9:00 AM in Freetown, it is 4:00 AM in Chicago.

Freetown GMT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Freetown
Sierra Leone
Sun, Oct 18
GMTUTC+0
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Freetown to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Freetown (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -5h

Distance

Freetown and Chicago are 8,090 km (5,027 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Freetown and Chicago?

Chicago is 5 hours behind Freetown.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Freetown, it is 4:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Freetown?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Freetown (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Freetown 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.