Chicago is typically 10 hours behind Dubai. When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 8:00 AM in Chicago. Dubai does not observe daylight saving time, but Chicago does.
During US daylight saving time (March to November), the difference is 9 hours. During US standard time (November to March), the difference increases to 10 hours.
Optimal meeting window: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Chicago time (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dubai, or 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in winter). Morning Chicago catches evening Dubai.
Chicago's commodities and logistics companies maintain business relationships with Dubai's trade and shipping sector.