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Time difference between Madrid and Chicago

Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid.

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

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

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

Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Chicago?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Madrid?

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

Does the time difference between Madrid and Chicago change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Chicago will be 6 hours behind Madrid.

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