Time difference between Chicago and Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

America/Chicago Asia/Jerusalem same day

Local time in both cities

Chicago · United States
05:27
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
America/Chicago · UTC-06:00
Tel Aviv · Israel
13:27
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Asia/Jerusalem · UTC+02:00

Tel Aviv is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

same day

Time zones

ChicagoAmerica/Chicago · UTC-06:00
Tel AvivAsia/Jerusalem · UTC+02:00

Chicago is currently on standard time (UTC-06:00). Next change: 2027-03-14 03:00.

Tel Aviv is currently on standard time (UTC+02:00). Next change: 2027-03-26 03:00.

Hour-by-hour conversion

Calculated for 2026-11-11 local time in Chicago. The two places start and end daylight saving on different dates, so another day can give a different result.

Chicago (source) Tel Aviv (target)
00:00 08:00
01:00 09:00
02:00 10:00
03:00 11:00
04:00 12:00
05:00 13:00
06:00 14:00
07:00 15:00
08:00 16:00
09:00 17:00
10:00 18:00
11:00 19:00
12:00 20:00
13:00 21:00
14:00 22:00
15:00 23:00
16:00 00:00 next day
17:00 01:00 next day
18:00 02:00 next day
19:00 03:00 next day
20:00 04:00 next day
21:00 05:00 next day
22:00 06:00 next day
23:00 07:00 next day

FAQ

How many hours apart are Chicago and Tel Aviv right now?
For Chicago and Tel Aviv, the current difference is +8:00, calculated from today’s time-zone rules. The page shows the local date in both cities on a 24-hour clock. Daylight-saving changes can alter the gap. Use specific-date mode for another day and check for a date rollover rather than carrying today’s offset forward. Verify the intended local date on each side before scheduling, especially when the conversion falls near midnight or the destination observes a different seasonal clock change.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Tel Aviv stay constant all year?
The gap between Chicago and Tel Aviv does not necessarily stay constant all year. If the two cities change daylight-saving time on different dates, their difference can vary; months 1 and 7 may show different results. Choose the intended date in specific-date mode and check the converted local date. Do not assume that 1 fixed offset applies for every day of the year, particularly when arranging future meetings or reviewing dates near seasonal clock changes.
How does the hourly table mark date changes and daylight-saving gaps from Chicago to Tel Aviv?
The hourly table for Chicago and Tel Aviv lists corresponding local times for each hour and marks the same instant and any date rollover. It covers 24 hourly slots across 2 cities; a local time skipped by a daylight-saving jump is identified instead of being invented. Check the date and the time zones on both sides when arranging a meeting. Shifting the displayed hour alone can give the wrong local date when the conversion crosses midnight.

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