Chicago to Leuven time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Leuven CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Chicago to Leuven conversion table

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

ChicagoLeuven
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 Leuven).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +7h

Distance

Chicago and Leuven are 6,684 km (4,153 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Leuven?

Leuven is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Leuven from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Leuven change?

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