Time difference between Chicago and Berlin
Berlin is usually 7 hours ahead of Chicago, but the gap shifts by an hour for a few weeks in spring and autumn because their clocks change on different dates.
Hour-by-hour conversion table
| Chicago | Berlin |
|---|
Chicago and Berlin through the year
| Chicago | Berlin | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | UTC−6 | UTC+1 | +7 h |
| July | UTC−5 | UTC+2 | +7 h |
Time zones: Chicago uses America/Chicago, Berlin uses Europe/Berlin. How far apart are they? See the distance from Chicago to Berlin. Current local time: Chicago · Berlin.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Berlin?
Berlin is usually 7 hours ahead of Chicago, but the gap shifts by an hour for a few weeks in spring and autumn because their clocks change on different dates. The live figure at the top of this page uses today’s rules.
If it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, what time is it in Berlin?
In January it is 16:00 (24-hour clock) in Berlin; in July it is 16:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.
Do Chicago and Berlin use daylight saving time?
Chicago: yes (UTC−6 standard, UTC−5 summer). Berlin: yes (UTC+1 standard, UTC+2 summer).