Time difference
Chicago to London time difference
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
Chicago: CST · GMT-6 · London: United Kingdom Time · GMT+0
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ChicagoLondon
LondonWorking hours
2h of shared working hours
9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago = 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in London
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Overlap
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Hours shown in Chicago time.
Chicago to London time converter
Green rows fall inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Chicago | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Chicago | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
Daylight saving changes
When the gap between the two cities moves this year.
- Mar 14, 2027Chicago moves its clocks forward. London is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
- Mar 28, 2027London moves its clocks forward. London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
- Oct 31, 2027London moves its clocks back. London is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What is the time difference between Chicago and London?London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It moves between 5 hours and 6 hours during the year because of daylight saving time. From Mar 14, 2027, Chicago moves its clocks forward, so the gap becomes 5 hours.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Chicago?3:00 PM.
Do Chicago and London working hours overlap?Yes. With 9 AM–5 PM in both places, they share 2 hours: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in London.
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and London?Any time in the overlap. 9:00 AM in Chicago (3:00 PM in London) is the earliest slot that suits both.
What is the best time to call London from Chicago?Between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM Monday–Friday in Chicago. That's 9 AM–6 PM on a working day in London, and between 7 AM and 10 PM for you.
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