Chicago to Banjul Time Difference
Banjul is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 17:00 in Banjul.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Banjul (UTC+0)
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When it's 05:00 in Chicago, it's 10:00 in Banjul
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Chicago & Banjul✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,452 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.8h
Time Difference
+5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 09:00
09:00 - 12:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
11:00
Banjul
09:00
Chicago
14:00
Banjul
12:00
Chicago
17:00
Banjul
15:00
Chicago
20:00
Banjul
18:00
Chicago
23:00
Banjul
21:00
Chicago
02:00
Banjul (+1)
00:00
Chicago
05:00
Banjul
03:00
Chicago
08:00
Banjul
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Banjul?
Banjul is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 17:00 in Banjul. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Banjul uses Africa/Banjul (UTC+0).
What is the best time to call Banjul from Chicago?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Banjul. The best window is 09:00–12:00 Chicago time (14:00–17:00 in Banjul).
Does the Chicago to Banjul 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 Chicago and Banjul
The distance between Chicago and Banjul is approximately 7,452 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Banjul time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.