Matai to Chicago time converter

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

Matai EAT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Matai
Tanzania
Sun, Oct 18
EATUTC+3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Matai to Chicago conversion table

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

MataiChicago
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 Matai (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -8h

Distance

Matai and Chicago are 13,021 km (8,091 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Matai and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Matai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Matai?

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

Does the time difference between Matai 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.