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Chicago to Berlin time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The difference is the same all year. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM in Berlin.

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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Chicago to Berlin time table

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

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 30, 2027Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Oct 31, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago

Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Berlin uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Oct 25, 2026 (to UTC+1), Mar 28, 2027 (to UTC+2).

Best time to call Berlin, Germany from Chicago

  • All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Berlin).

Berlin vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New York6 hours ahead6 hours ahead
Chicago7 hours ahead7 hours ahead
Denver8 hours ahead8 hours ahead
Phoenix8 hours ahead9 hours ahead
Los Angeles9 hours ahead9 hours ahead

Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Berlin?

Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago in January, all year.

If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Berlin?

3:00 AM.

Does Berlin use daylight saving time?

Berlin uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Oct 25, 2026 (to UTC+1), Mar 28, 2027 (to UTC+2).