Time difference between London and Chicago
Chicago is usually 6 hours behind London, but the gap shifts by an hour for a few weeks in spring and autumn because their clocks change on different dates.
Time difference right now
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Hour-by-hour conversion table
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London and Chicago through the year
| London | Chicago | Difference | |
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| January | UTC+0 | UTC−6 | -6 h |
| July | UTC+1 | UTC−5 | -6 h |
Time zones: London uses Europe/London, Chicago uses America/Chicago. How far apart are they? See the distance from London to Chicago. Current local time: London · Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Chicago?
Chicago is usually 6 hours behind London, 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 London, what time is it in Chicago?
In January it is 3:00 (24-hour clock) in Chicago; in July it is 3:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.
Do London and Chicago use daylight saving time?
London: yes (UTC+0 standard, UTC+1 summer). Chicago: yes (UTC−6 standard, UTC−5 summer).