Time difference between Berlin and Chicago

Chicago is 7 hours behind Berlin.

Germany · Central European Standard Time

1:29 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

United States · Central Standard Time

6:29 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Berlin to Chicago time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Berlin and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Berlin. Berlin is on UTC+1 and Chicago is on UTC−6.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Berlin?

When it is 9:00 AM in Berlin, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Berlin?

The best time to call or meet is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Berlin (9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Berlin and Chicago?

Both Berlin and Chicago usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Berlin and Chicago change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Chicago will be 6 hours behind Berlin.

Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. More: time in Berlin · time in Chicago