Abidjan ↔ Chicago
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Abidjan time).
Sync Abidjan and Chicago easily. Abidjan is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Abidjan time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:34 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:34 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Abidjan and Chicago is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Abidjan Business Pulse
- Culture Formal, relationship-heavy, and the economic powerhouse of French-speaking West Africa.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. French is the primary business language; ensure you are fluent or have translation for technical talks. Personal relationships are vital. Hierarchy is respected, and a professional, polite tone is essential for success.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Abidjan | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan | America/Chicago |
| Country | Ivory Coast | USA |
| Coordinates | 5.36, -4.01 | 41.88, -87.63 |
| Population | 4,395,000 | 8,939,000 |