Time difference between Barcelona and Chicago
Chicago is 7 hours behind Barcelona
Right now
Barcelona
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Barcelona and Chicago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 16:00 Barcelona 09:00 Chicago
- 15:00 Barcelona 08:00 Chicago
- 17:00 Barcelona 10:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Barcelona to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Barcelona (reference) | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 00:00 | |
| 08:00 | 01:00 | |
| 09:00 | 02:00 | |
| 10:00 | 03:00 | |
| 11:00 | 04:00 | |
| 12:00 | 05:00 | |
| 13:00 | 06:00 | |
| 14:00 | 07:00 | |
| ★ | 15:00 | 08:00 |
| ★ | 16:00 | 09:00 |
| ★ | 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 | |
| 19:00 | 12:00 | |
| 20:00 | 13:00 | |
| 21:00 | 14:00 | |
| 22:00 | 15:00 | |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Barcelona and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Barcelona
What is the best time to call between Barcelona and Chicago?
The most convenient slot is 16:00 Barcelona / 09:00 Chicago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Barcelona and Chicago change during the year?
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.