Sliven to Chicago time converter

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

Sliven EEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Bulgaria
Sun, Oct 18
EESTUTC+3
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-8h
Finding your time zone…

12:29 AM in Sliven, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sliven to Chicago conversion table

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

SlivenChicago
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 Sliven (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sliven 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 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -8h

Distance

Sliven and Chicago are 8,530 km (5,300 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sliven and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Sliven.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Sliven?

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

Does the time difference between Sliven 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.