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Chicago to Berlin Time Difference

Most of the year, Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. During Mar 8–Mar 28, Oct 25–Oct 31, Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

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Chicago → Berlin time conversion table

Business hours (9 AM–6 PM) Early morning / evening Night
ChicagoBerlin
Most of the year
Berlin
Mar 8–Mar 28, Oct 25–Oct 31
12 AM7 AM6 AM
1 AM8 AM7 AM
2 AM9 AM8 AM
3 AM10 AM9 AM
4 AM11 AM10 AM
5 AM12 PM11 AM
6 AM1 PM12 PM
7 AM2 PM1 PM
8 AM3 PM2 PM
9 AM4 PM3 PM
10 AM5 PM4 PM
11 AM6 PM5 PM
12 PM7 PM6 PM
1 PM8 PM7 PM
2 PM9 PM8 PM
3 PM10 PM9 PM
4 PM11 PM10 PM
5 PM12 AMnext day11 PM
6 PM1 AMnext day12 AMnext day
7 PM2 AMnext day1 AMnext day
8 PM3 AMnext day2 AMnext day
9 PM4 AMnext day3 AMnext day
10 PM5 AMnext day4 AMnext day
11 PM6 AMnext day5 AMnext day

Daylight saving time

Chicago observes daylight saving time from Mar 8, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026, when clocks move forward one hour.

Berlin observes daylight saving time from Mar 29, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026, when clocks move forward one hour.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Berlin?

Most of the year, Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. During Mar 8–Mar 28, Oct 25–Oct 31, Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

Do Chicago and Berlin use daylight saving time?

Chicago observes daylight saving time from Mar 8, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026, when clocks move forward one hour. Berlin observes daylight saving time from Mar 29, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026, when clocks move forward one hour.

What is the best time to call between Chicago and Berlin?

Most of the year: Both cities are in business hours at Chicago 9 AM–11 AM (Berlin 4 PM–6 PM). Mar 8–Mar 28, Oct 25–Oct 31: Both cities are in business hours at Chicago 9 AM–12 PM (Berlin 3 PM–6 PM).

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