๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Jerusalem โ†” ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Chicago

Jerusalem is usually 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

Sunrise 5:38 AMSunset 7:49 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:19 AMSunset 8:30 PM(local)

Jerusalem: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 โ€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Chicago: daylight saving timeNow UTC-5 CDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 โ€” clocks go back 1 hour.
JerusalemUTC+3
ChicagoUTC-5CDT

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Jerusalem

Dialing code+972
Population971,800
Coordinates31.77ยฐN, 35.22ยฐE
Elevation786 m

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Chicago

Dialing code+1
Population2,664,452
Coordinates41.85ยฐN, 87.65ยฐW
Elevation179 m

Best time for a call: 17:00โ€“18:00 in JerusalemAdd to calendar

24 October 2026 โ€” 1 November 2026: the gap is 7h instead of the usual 8h โ€” Jerusalem and Chicago change clocks on different days.

Working hours assumed 9:00โ€“18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Jerusalem and Chicago?
Jerusalem is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Jerusalem and Chicago?
The best window to call is 17:00โ€“18:00 Jerusalem time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Jerusalem and Chicago change?
Because Jerusalem and Chicago switch to or from daylight saving time on different dates, the gap between them is temporarily larger or smaller for a few weeks around those changes.