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Time difference between Chicago and Berlin

Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

Chicago
United States · Central Daylight Time
2:41 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Berlin
Germany · Central European Summer Time
9:41 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Chicago to Berlin time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

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

Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Berlin?

Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−5 and Berlin is on UTC+2.

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

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

When is the best time to call Berlin from Chicago?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Berlin), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Berlin change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when Berlin will be 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

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