Rafah to Chicago time converter

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

Rafah EEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Rafah
Palestine
Fri, Oct 16
EESTUTC+3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rafah to Chicago conversion table

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

RafahChicago
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 Rafah (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: -8h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -8h

Distance

Rafah and Chicago are 9,942 km (6,178 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rafah and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Rafah.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Rafah?

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

Does the time difference between Rafah 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.