Gießen to Chicago time converter

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

Gießen CEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Gießen
Germany
Sat, Oct 17
CESTUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Gießen to Chicago conversion table

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

GießenChicago
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 Gießen (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Gießen 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

Distance

Gießen and Chicago are 6,938 km (4,311 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Gießen and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Gießen.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Gießen?

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

Does the time difference between Gießen 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.