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 CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Germany
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-7h
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6:33 PM in Heidelberg, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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).

HeidelbergChicago
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 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 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

Heidelberg and Chicago are 7,012 km (4,357 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.