Time difference between Chicago and Jeddah

Jeddah is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia · Arabian Standard Time

10:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago to Jeddah time converter

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jeddah?

Jeddah is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−5 and Jeddah is on UTC+3.

What time is it in Jeddah when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Jeddah.

When is the best time to call Jeddah from Chicago?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Jeddah), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Jeddah change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Jeddah will be 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

Chicago is 8 hours behind Jeddah. More: time in Chicago · time in Jeddah