Chicago to Dublin time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Dublin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The difference is the same all year. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 PM in Dublin.
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Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Dublin |
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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Dublin time table
| Chicago | Dublin |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Dublin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Dublin is 5 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Dublin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027 | Dublin is 5 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 30, 2027 | Dublin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Oct 31, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Dublin is 5 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Dublin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Dublin uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Oct 25, 2026 (to UTC+0), Mar 28, 2027 (to UTC+1).
Best time to call Dublin, Ireland from Chicago
- All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago (3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Dublin).
Dublin vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours ahead | 5 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 6 hours ahead | 6 hours ahead |
| Denver | 7 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 7 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours ahead | 8 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 Dublin?
Dublin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago in January, all year.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Dublin?
2:00 AM.
Does Dublin use daylight saving time?
Dublin uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Oct 25, 2026 (to UTC+0), Mar 28, 2027 (to UTC+1).