Pretoria to Chicago time converter

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

Pretoria SAST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Pretoria
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)

Pretoria to Chicago conversion table

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

PretoriaChicago
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 Pretoria (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Pretoria 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

Pretoria and Chicago are 13,967 km (8,679 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Pretoria and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Pretoria.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Pretoria?

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

Does the time difference between Pretoria 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.