Recklinghausen to Chicago time converter

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

Recklinghausen CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Recklinghausen
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)

Recklinghausen to Chicago conversion table

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

RecklinghausenChicago
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 Recklinghausen (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Recklinghausen 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

Recklinghausen and Chicago are 6,790 km (4,219 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Recklinghausen and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Recklinghausen.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Recklinghausen?

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

Does the time difference between Recklinghausen 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.