Frankfurt am Main to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 7 hours behind Frankfurt am Main. When it is 9:00 AM in Frankfurt am Main, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

Frankfurt am Main CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Frankfurt am Main to Chicago conversion table

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

Frankfurt am MainChicago
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 Frankfurt am Main (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Frankfurt am Main and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -7h

Distance

Frankfurt am Main and Chicago are 6,968 km (4,330 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Frankfurt am Main.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Frankfurt am Main?

When it is 9:00 AM in Frankfurt am Main, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Frankfurt am Main?

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

Does the time difference between Frankfurt am Main 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.