Reykjavík to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 5 hours behind Reykjavík. When it is 9:00 AM in Reykjavík, it is 4:00 AM in Chicago.

Reykjavík GMT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Reykjavík
Iceland
Tue, Oct 20
GMTUTC+0
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Reykjavík to Chicago conversion table

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

ReykjavíkChicago
12:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reykjavík (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -5h

Distance

Reykjavík and Chicago are 4,759 km (2,957 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Reykjavík and Chicago?

Chicago is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Reykjavík, it is 4:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Reykjavík?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reykjavík (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Reykjavík 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.