Geneva to North Chicago time converter

North Chicago is 7 hours behind Geneva. When it is 9:00 AM in Geneva, it is 2:00 AM in North Chicago.

Geneva CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

North Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Switzerland
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-7h
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5:08 PM in Geneva, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Geneva to North Chicago conversion table

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

GenevaNorth Chicago
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 Geneva (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in North Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -7h

Distance

Geneva and North Chicago are 7,031 km (4,369 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Geneva and North Chicago?

North Chicago is 7 hours behind Geneva.

What time is it in North Chicago when it is 9 AM in Geneva?

When it is 9:00 AM in Geneva, it is 2:00 AM in North Chicago.

When is the best time to call North Chicago from Geneva?

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

Does the time difference between Geneva and North Chicago change?

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