Heidelberg to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 7 hours behind Heidelberg. When it is 9:00 AM in Heidelberg, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.
Heidelberg SAST
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Chicago CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
12:38 AM in Heidelberg, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Heidelberg to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Heidelberg and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Heidelberg | 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 Heidelberg (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Heidelberg and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -7h
Distance
Heidelberg and Chicago are 14,029 km (8,717 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Heidelberg.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Heidelberg?
When it is 9:00 AM in Heidelberg, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Heidelberg?
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Heidelberg (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Heidelberg 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.