Time difference between Paris and Chicago
Chicago is usually 7 hours behind Paris, 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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Paris and Chicago through the year
| Paris | Chicago | Difference | |
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| January | UTC+1 | UTC−6 | -7 h |
| July | UTC+2 | UTC−5 | -7 h |
Time zones: Paris uses Europe/Paris, Chicago uses America/Chicago. How far apart are they? See the distance from Paris to Chicago. Current local time: Paris · Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Paris and Chicago?
Chicago is usually 7 hours behind Paris, 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 Paris, what time is it in Chicago?
In January it is 2:00 (24-hour clock) in Chicago; in July it is 2:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.
Do Paris and Chicago use daylight saving time?
Paris: yes (UTC+1 standard, UTC+2 summer). Chicago: yes (UTC−6 standard, UTC−5 summer).