Laval to Chicago time converter

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

Laval CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

France
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-7h
Finding your time zone…

5:30 PM in Laval, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Laval to Chicago conversion table

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

LavalChicago
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 Laval (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -7h

Distance

Laval and Chicago are 6,498 km (4,038 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Laval and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Laval.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Laval?

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

Does the time difference between Laval 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.