Chicago to Ratingen time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Ratingen CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Chicago to Ratingen conversion table

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

ChicagoRatingen
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 Ratingen).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Ratingen 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 Ratingen are 6,788 km (4,218 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ratingen?

Ratingen is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Ratingen from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Ratingen change?

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