Time difference
Time difference between Addis Ababa and Chicago
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Chicago is currently 8 hours behind Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa • GMT+3
4:12 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
Chicago • CDT
8:12 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Addis Ababa and Chicago do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Addis Ababa, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Chicago.
Quick conversion table
| Addis Ababa | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 1:00 PM |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 9 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Chicago than Addis Ababa?
- Chicago is 8 hours behind Addis Ababa.
- What time is 9 AM in Addis Ababa in Chicago?
- 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
- Do Addis Ababa and Chicago observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 9 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Chicago from Addis Ababa?
- Addis Ababa and Chicago business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Addis Ababa or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.