Time difference between Chicago and Paris

Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:41 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

France · Central European Summer Time

9:41 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago to Paris 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 Paris?

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Paris change?

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

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