Chicago to Bilbao time converter

Bilbao is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Bilbao.

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Bilbao CEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Chicago to Bilbao conversion table

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

ChicagoBilbao
12:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM11:00 PM
5:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +7h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +7h

Distance

Chicago and Bilbao are 6,619 km (4,113 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Bilbao.

When is the best time to call Bilbao from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Bilbao change?

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