Chicago to Dubai time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 10 hours ahead in January and 9 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 PM (winter) or 6:00 PM (summer) in Dubai.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Dubai |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Dubai time table
| Chicago | Dubai (January) | Dubai (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Dubai does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+4 all year.
Best time to call Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Chicago
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Chicago (5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Dubai); 9:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–8:00 AM in Dubai).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–1:00 PM in Chicago (4:00 PM–10:00 PM in Dubai).
Dubai vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 10 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead |
| Denver | 11 hours ahead | 10 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 11 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 12 hours ahead | 11 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 Dubai?
Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 9 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Dubai?
6:00 AM in winter and 5:00 AM in summer.
Does Dubai use daylight saving time?
Dubai does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+4 all year.
