Basel to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 7 hours behind Basel. When it is 9:00 AM in Basel, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

Basel CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Basel
Switzerland
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Basel to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Basel and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

BaselChicago
12:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM12:00 AM
8:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM5:00 AM
1:00 PM6:00 AM
2:00 PM7:00 AM
3:00 PM8:00 AM
4:00 PM9:00 AM
5:00 PM10:00 AM
6:00 PM11:00 AM
7:00 PM12:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Basel (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Basel and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -7h

Distance

Basel and Chicago are 7,058 km (4,386 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Basel and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Basel.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Basel?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Basel (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Basel and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.