Yirga ‘Alem to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 8 hours behind Yirga ‘Alem. When it is 9:00 AM in Yirga ‘Alem, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

Yirga ‘Alem EAT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
EATUTC+3
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-8h
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10:42 PM in Yirga ‘Alem, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Yirga ‘Alem to Chicago conversion table

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

Yirga ‘AlemChicago
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 Yirga ‘Alem (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Yirga ‘Alem and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -8h

Distance

Yirga ‘Alem and Chicago are 12,334 km (7,664 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Yirga ‘Alem and Chicago?

Chicago is 8 hours behind Yirga ‘Alem.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Yirga ‘Alem?

When it is 9:00 AM in Yirga ‘Alem, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Yirga ‘Alem?

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

Does the time difference between Yirga ‘Alem 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.