Hamburg to Chicago time converter

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

Hamburg CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Hamburg
Germany
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Hamburg to Chicago conversion table

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

HamburgChicago
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 Hamburg (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -7h

Distance

Hamburg and Chicago are 6,834 km (4,246 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Hamburg.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Hamburg?

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

Does the time difference between Hamburg 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.