Orkney to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 7 hours behind Orkney. When it is 9:00 AM in Orkney, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

Orkney SAST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Orkney
South Africa
Fri, Oct 16
SASTUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Orkney to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Orkney (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -7h

Distance

Orkney and Chicago are 13,919 km (8,649 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Orkney and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Orkney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Orkney, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Orkney?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Orkney (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Orkney 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.