Jimma to Chicago time converter

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

Jimma EAT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Jimma
Ethiopia
Fri, Oct 16
EATUTC+3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Jimma to Chicago conversion table

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

JimmaChicago
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 Jimma (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -8h

Distance

Jimma and Chicago are 12,143 km (7,545 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Jimma and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Jimma.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Jimma, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Jimma?

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

Does the time difference between Jimma 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.