Bochum to Chicago time converter

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

Bochum CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Bochum
Germany
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)

Bochum to Chicago conversion table

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

BochumChicago
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 Bochum (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Bochum 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

Bochum and Chicago are 6,799 km (4,225 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Bochum and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Bochum.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Bochum?

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

Does the time difference between Bochum 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.