Time difference between Zurich and Chicago
Chicago is 7 hours behind Zurich
Right now
Zurich
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Zurich and Chicago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 16:00 Zurich 09:00 Chicago
- 15:00 Zurich 08:00 Chicago
- 17:00 Zurich 10:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Zurich to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Zurich (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 Zurich and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Zurich
What is the best time to call between Zurich and Chicago?
The most convenient slot is 16:00 Zurich / 09:00 Chicago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Zurich 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.