Chicago to WAT time conversion
WAT is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. After the next clock change (): WAT is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
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Choose the local time in Chicago to convert it to WAT on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Chicago → WAT
This table converts each hour in Chicago to WAT on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Chicago | WAT | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | ✓ |
| 09:009:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | ✓ |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | ✓ |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | ✓ |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use Chicago (UTC-5) and WAT (UTC+1); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: WAT = Chicago + 6h · Chicago + 7h.
| Chicago | WAT |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Chicago | = 12:00 PM WAT |
| 7:00 AM Chicago | = 1:00 PM WAT |
| 8:00 AM Chicago | = 2:00 PM WAT |
| 9:00 AM Chicago | = 3:00 PM WAT |
| 10:00 AM Chicago | = 4:00 PM WAT |
| 12:00 PM Chicago | = 6:00 PM WAT |
| 3:00 PM Chicago | = 9:00 PM WAT |
| 5:00 PM Chicago | = 11:00 PM WAT |
| 6:00 PM Chicago | = 12:00 AM WAT (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM Chicago | = 2:00 AM WAT (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in Chicago and WAT overlaps for 4 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 08:00–12:00 Chicago · 14:00–18:00 WAT
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Chicago and WAT have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Chicago | WAT |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
At the start of 2026, WAT is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 03:00 Chicago until 2026-11-01 01:00 Chicago, WAT is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
- From 2027-03-14 03:00 Chicago until 2027-11-07 01:00 Chicago, WAT is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
- From 2028-03-12 03:00 Chicago until 2028-11-05 01:00 Chicago, WAT is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Chicago in WAT?
9:00 AM Chicago = 3:00 PM WAT, using UTC-5 and UTC+1. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Chicago and WAT change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: WAT is 6 hours ahead of Chicago; WAT is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in WAT?
Read the WAT clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between Chicago and WAT?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–12:00 Chicago / 14:00–18:00 WAT, a total of 4 hours.
What is the time difference between Chicago and WAT now?
Right now, WAT is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Conversion formula: WAT = Chicago + 6h · Chicago + 7h.