Time difference between Dubai and Chicago
Chicago is 9 hours behind Dubai
Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is UTC+4 · Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Dubai does not change its clocks and Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
| Dubai / Chicago clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 9 hours behind | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 10 hours behind | about 18 weeks |
Dubai stays put all year while Chicago moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Chicago's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Dubai's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Dubai and nine-to-five in Chicago do not overlap at all. With 9 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
Dubai to Chicago, hour by hour
| Dubai | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 9 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Chicago?
Chicago is 9 hours behind Dubai for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Dubai does not change its clocks and Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Chicago ahead of Dubai?
No — Chicago is 9 hours behind. Dubai is UTC+4 and Chicago is UTC−6 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Dubai in Chicago?
12:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Dubai and Chicago meet?
Nine-to-five in Dubai and nine-to-five in Chicago do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 9 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
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