Germany to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 7 hours behind Germany. When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.
12:17 AM in Germany, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
Germany to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Germany and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Germany | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Germany (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Germany and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -7h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Germany and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Germany.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Germany?
When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Germany?
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Germany (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Germany 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.