Abidjan to Chicago Time Difference
🇨🇮 Abidjan is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
9,082 km
Approx. flight
10.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Abidjan to Chicago
| 🇨🇮 Abidjan | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Abidjan does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Abidjan is 5 hours behind relative to Chicago.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Abidjan and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇮 Abidjan
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Abidjan and Chicago?
The time difference between Abidjan and Chicago is currently 5 hours behind. Abidjan uses GMT (UTC+0), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours behind to 5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Abidjan, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Abidjan, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Abidjan and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Abidjan and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Abidjan (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Abidjan ahead or behind Chicago?
Abidjan is currently 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time zone is Abidjan in?
Abidjan is in the Africa/Abidjan time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). Abidjan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Abidjan in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Abidjan, it is 7:00 PM in Chicago.