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Chicago to Cairo time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The difference is the same all year. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Cairo.

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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Chicago to Cairo time table

ChicagoCairo
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM (+1 day)
5:00 PM1:00 AM (+1 day)
6:00 PM2:00 AM (+1 day)
7:00 PM3:00 AM (+1 day)
8:00 PM4:00 AM (+1 day)
9:00 PM5:00 AM (+1 day)
10:00 PM6:00 AM (+1 day)
11:00 PM7:00 AM (+1 day)

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago
Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago
Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 29, 2027Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 28, 2027Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago
Oct 29, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago

Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Cairo uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Oct 29, 2026 (to UTC+2), Apr 30, 2027 (to UTC+3).

Best time to call Cairo, Egypt from Chicago

  • All year: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–2:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM–10:00 PM in Cairo).

Cairo vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New York7 hours ahead7 hours ahead
Chicago8 hours ahead8 hours ahead
Denver9 hours ahead9 hours ahead
Phoenix9 hours ahead10 hours ahead
Los Angeles10 hours ahead10 hours ahead

Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Cairo?

Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago in January, all year.

If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Cairo?

4:00 AM.

Does Cairo use daylight saving time?

Cairo uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Oct 29, 2026 (to UTC+2), Apr 30, 2027 (to UTC+3).