Bern to Chicago time converter

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

Bern CEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Bern
Switzerland
Sat, Oct 17
CESTUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Bern to Chicago conversion table

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

BernChicago
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 Bern (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -7h

Distance

Bern and Chicago are 7,088 km (4,404 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Bern and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Bern.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Bern?

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

Does the time difference between Bern 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.