Béthune to Chicago time converter

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

Béthune CEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

France
Sat, Oct 17
CESTUTC+2
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-7h
Finding your time zone…

6:55 AM in Béthune, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Béthune to Chicago conversion table

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

BéthuneChicago
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 Béthune (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Béthune 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

Béthune and Chicago are 6,578 km (4,087 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Béthune and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Béthune.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Béthune?

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

Does the time difference between Béthune 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.