Hours you're both awake
- 8 AM–2 PM in Chicago = 5 PM–11 PM in Dubai
About 6 hours a day, counting each of you awake from 8 AM to 11 PM. Set your own hours →
Long-distance city guides / Chicago and Dubai
Chicago to Dubai: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet
Dubai is 9–10 hours ahead of Chicago, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 9 AM–11 AM in Chicago, which is 6 PM–8 PM in Dubai (when you're 9 hours apart).
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How far apart you are
11,638 km (7,231 mi)
About 15 hours on a non-stop flight.
Where to meet halfway
- Dublin, Ireland: 5,890 km (3,660 mi) from Chicago, 5,915 km (3,676 mi) from Dubai
- London, United Kingdom: 6,353 km (3,947 mi) from Chicago, 5,474 km (3,401 mi) from Dubai
- Lisbon, Portugal: 6,422 km (3,991 mi) from Chicago, 6,134 km (3,811 mi) from Dubai
Making Chicago–Dubai work
- At 9 hours apart, one of you is asleep for most of the other's day. Agree who flexes on which days, so the late calls are shared.
- Lean on asynchronous rituals: a daily question you both answer, photos of your day, a letter you each add to.
- Plan one long weekend call a week, when nobody has work in the morning.
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What is the time difference between Chicago and Dubai?
Dubai is 9–10 hours ahead of Chicago, depending on the time of year.
What is the best time to call between Chicago and Dubai?
The best time to call is usually 9 AM–11 AM in Chicago, which is 6 PM–8 PM in Dubai (when you're 9 hours apart). That gives you about 6 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.
How far is Chicago from Dubai?
11,638 km (7,231 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 15 hours.
Where can a couple meet halfway between Chicago and Dubai?
The fairest cities to meet in are Dublin, London, Lisbon. Dublin is 5,890 km (3,660 mi) from Chicago and 5,915 km (3,676 mi) from Dubai.