Safed to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 8 hours behind Safed. When it is 9:00 AM in Safed, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
7:01 PM in Safed, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Safed to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Safed and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Safed | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Safed (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Safed and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -8h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027: -7h
- Mar 26, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -8h
Distance
Safed and Chicago are 9,872 km (6,134 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Safed and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Safed.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Safed?
When it is 9:00 AM in Safed, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Safed?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Safed (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Safed 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.