Saudi Arabia to Chicago time converter

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

Saudi Arabia AST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Saudi Arabia to Chicago conversion table

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

Saudi ArabiaChicago
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 Saudi Arabia (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -8h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Saudi Arabia and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Saudi Arabia.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Saudi Arabia?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Saudi Arabia?

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

Does the time difference between Saudi Arabia 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.