Bologna to Chicago time converter

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

Bologna CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Bologna
Italy
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Bologna to Chicago conversion table

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

BolognaChicago
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 Bologna (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -7h

Distance

Bologna and Chicago are 7,493 km (4,656 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Bologna and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Bologna.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Bologna?

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

Does the time difference between Bologna 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.