Riyadh to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 9 hours behind Riyadh right now. 9:00 AM in Riyadh is 12:00 AM in Chicago.
Time now: Riyadh and Chicago
Chicago is 9 hours behind Riyadh right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Riyadh and Chicago are about 11,256 km (6,994 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Riyadh is on UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Riyadh to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Riyadh | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious 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 |
Best time to meet between Riyadh and Chicago
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Riyadh = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Chicago
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Riyadh and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 9 hours behind Riyadh. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 8 hours behind Riyadh from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 9 hours behind Riyadh from then (it was 8 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Riyadh is 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM (next day) in Riyadh.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Chicago?
Chicago is 9 hours behind Riyadh right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Riyadh to Chicago?
Subtract 9 hours from the Riyadh time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Riyadh is 12:00 AM in Chicago. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 5:20 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:20 AM in Riyadh.
Does the time difference between Riyadh and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 9 hours behind Riyadh. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 8 hours behind Riyadh from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 9 hours behind Riyadh from then (it was 8 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Riyadh and Chicago?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Riyadh = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Chicago.