Chicago to United Kingdom time converter
United Kingdom is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 PM in United Kingdom.
Chicago CDT
Friday, October 16, 2026
United Kingdom BST
Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:09 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Chicago to United Kingdom conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in United Kingdom. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in United Kingdom).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and United Kingdom switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +6h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +5h
- Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +6h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in United Kingdom when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 PM in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to call United Kingdom from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in United Kingdom).
Does the time difference between Chicago and United Kingdom change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.