Banjul to Chicago Time Difference

Chicago is 5 hours behind Banjul. When it is noon in Banjul, it is 07:00 in Chicago.

Banjul (UTC+0)Chicago (UTC-5)

Banjul

Gambia

⏱️5 hours behind
10:44

Fri, Apr 24

Chicago

United States

05:44

Fri, Apr 24

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When it's 10:00 in Banjul, it's 05:00 in Chicago

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Banjul & Chicago
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✈️ Travel Information

Distance

7,452 km

Est. Flight Time

~9.8h

Time Difference

-5h

Work Hours Overlap

3h

Limited

🔴 Office Closed

Today 14:00

14:00 - 17:00

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

Banjul

01:00

Chicago

09:00

Banjul

04:00

Chicago

12:00

Banjul

07:00

Chicago

15:00

Banjul

10:00

Chicago

18:00

Banjul

13:00

Chicago

21:00

Banjul

16:00

Chicago

00:00

Banjul

19:00

Chicago (-1)

03:00

Banjul

22:00

Chicago (-1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is Banjul ahead of Chicago?

Chicago is 5 hours behind Banjul. When it is 12:00 noon in Banjul, it is 07:00 in Chicago. Banjul operates on Africa/Banjul (UTC+0), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

What is the best time to call Chicago from Banjul?

There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Banjul and Chicago. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Banjul time (09:00–13:00 in Chicago).

Does the Banjul to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?

The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.

Flying between Banjul and Chicago

The distance between Banjul and Chicago is approximately 7,452 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.