Madrid to East Chicago time converter

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

Madrid CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

East Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Spain
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2
Indiana, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-7h
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10:02 AM in Madrid, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Madrid to East Chicago conversion table

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

MadridEast Chicago
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 Madrid (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in East Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Madrid and East 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

Madrid and East Chicago are 6,725 km (4,179 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Madrid and East Chicago?

East Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid.

What time is it in East Chicago when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

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

When is the best time to call East Chicago from Madrid?

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

Does the time difference between Madrid and East Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.