Berlin to North Chicago time converter

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

Berlin CEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

North Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Germany
Mon, Oct 19
CESTUTC+2
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-7h
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12:58 AM in Berlin, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Berlin to North Chicago conversion table

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

BerlinNorth Chicago
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 Berlin (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in North Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -7h

Distance

Berlin and North 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 Berlin and North Chicago?

North Chicago is 7 hours behind Berlin.

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

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

When is the best time to call North Chicago from Berlin?

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

Does the time difference between Berlin and North Chicago change?

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