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Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Chicago is 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa.

Shoot for 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Chicago; your Addis Ababa colleagues will see that as 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. That's only 2 hours of overlap, so pair live calls with async follow-ups to make the most of it. For part of the year the maths changes: Chicago observes daylight saving, Addis Ababa does not, shifting the overlap by an hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Chicago and Addis Ababa?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Chicago, which corresponds to 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
How many hours overlap between Chicago and Addis Ababa during a typical workday?
There are about 2 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Chicago and Addis Ababa?
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, but Addis Ababa does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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