Parakou to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 6 hours behind Parakou. When it is 9:00 AM in Parakou, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

Parakou WAT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Parakou
Benin
Sun, Oct 18
WATUTC+1
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Parakou to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Parakou (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -6h

Distance

Parakou and Chicago are 9,340 km (5,804 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Parakou and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Parakou.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Parakou, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Parakou?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Parakou (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Parakou 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.