Time difference between Chicago and Moscow

Moscow is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Russia · Moscow Standard Time

10:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago to Moscow time converter

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Moscow?

Moscow is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−5 and Moscow is on UTC+3.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Moscow.

When is the best time to call Moscow from Chicago?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Moscow), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Moscow change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Moscow will be 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

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