Time Difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and Chicago
Cairo (UTC+2) ā Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 13:00 in Sharm el-Sheikh, it's 06:00 in Chicago
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Sharm el-Sheikh & Chicagoā Perfect Match (1 hours)
ā Extended Hours (7 hours)
āļø Travel Information
Distance
10,235 km
Est. Flight Time
~13h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
š“ Office Closed
Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
ā° Quick Conversion
06:00
Sharm el-Sheikh
23:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Sharm el-Sheikh
02:00
Chicago
12:00
Sharm el-Sheikh
05:00
Chicago
15:00
Sharm el-Sheikh
08:00
Chicago
18:00
Sharm el-Sheikh
11:00
Chicago
21:00
Sharm el-Sheikh
14:00
Chicago
00:00
Sharm el-Sheikh
17:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Sharm el-Sheikh
20:00
Chicago (-1)
ā Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Sharm el-Sheikh and Chicago
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 7 hours. When it's noon in Sharm el-Sheikh, it's 7 hours earlier in Chicago.
Sharm el-Sheikh operates on Africa/Cairo timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 7 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh and Chicago is approximately 10,235 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.