Kabul to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kabul. When it is 9:00 AM in Kabul, it is 11:30 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

Kabul AFT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Kabul
Afghanistan
Sat, Oct 17
AFTUTC+4:30
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-9h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Kabul to Chicago conversion table

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

KabulChicago
12:00 AM2:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM3:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM4:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM5:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM6:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
6:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
7:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
8:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
9:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
10:00 AM12:30 AM
11:00 AM1:30 AM
12:00 PM2:30 AM
1:00 PM3:30 AM
2:00 PM4:30 AM
3:00 PM5:30 AM
4:00 PM6:30 AM
5:00 PM7:30 AM
6:00 PM8:30 AM
7:00 PM9:30 AM
8:00 PM10:30 AM
9:00 PM11:30 AM
10:00 PM12:30 PM
11:00 PM1:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Kabul (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -9h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -10h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -9h 30m

Distance

Kabul and Chicago are 11,199 km (6,959 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Kabul and Chicago?

Chicago is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kabul.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Kabul, it is 11:30 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Kabul?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Kabul (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Kabul 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.