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Time difference between Chicago and Madrid

Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

ChicagoMadrid
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 Madrid?

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

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

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

When is the best time to call Madrid 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 Madrid), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Madrid change?

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

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