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Time difference between Chicago and Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

Chicago
United States · Central Daylight Time
2:43 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time
11:43 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Chicago to Abu Dhabi time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

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

Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−5 and Abu Dhabi is on UTC+4.

What time is it in Abu Dhabi when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.

When is the best time to call Abu Dhabi from Chicago?

There are no shared office hours. The most comfortable time to call is 8:00 AM–1:00 PM in Chicago (5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Abu Dhabi), when both places are awake.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Abu Dhabi change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Abu Dhabi will be 10 hours ahead of Chicago.

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