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Time difference between Chicago and Riyadh

Riyadh is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

Chicago
United States · Central Standard Time
6:45 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia · Arabian Standard Time
3:45 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Chicago to Riyadh time converter

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

ChicagoRiyadh
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 Riyadh?

Riyadh is 9 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−6 and Riyadh is on UTC+3.

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

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

When is the best time to call Riyadh 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 Riyadh), when both places are awake.

Which days are working days in both Chicago and Riyadh?

Chicago usually works Monday to Friday and Riyadh works Sunday to Thursday, so the shared working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Riyadh change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Riyadh will be 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

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