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London to Chicago Time Difference

Most of the year, Chicago is 6 hours behind London. During Mar 8–Mar 28, Oct 25–Oct 31, Chicago is 5 hours behind London.

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London → Chicago time conversion table

Business hours (9 AM–6 PM) Early morning / evening Night
LondonChicago
Most of the year
Chicago
Mar 8–Mar 28, Oct 25–Oct 31
12 AM6 PMprevious day7 PMprevious day
1 AM7 PMprevious day8 PMprevious day
2 AM8 PMprevious day9 PMprevious day
3 AM9 PMprevious day10 PMprevious day
4 AM10 PMprevious day11 PMprevious day
5 AM11 PMprevious day12 AM
6 AM12 AM1 AM
7 AM1 AM2 AM
8 AM2 AM3 AM
9 AM3 AM4 AM
10 AM4 AM5 AM
11 AM5 AM6 AM
12 PM6 AM7 AM
1 PM7 AM8 AM
2 PM8 AM9 AM
3 PM9 AM10 AM
4 PM10 AM11 AM
5 PM11 AM12 PM
6 PM12 PM1 PM
7 PM1 PM2 PM
8 PM2 PM3 PM
9 PM3 PM4 PM
10 PM4 PM5 PM
11 PM5 PM6 PM

Daylight saving time

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Chicago?

Most of the year, Chicago is 6 hours behind London. During Mar 8–Mar 28, Oct 25–Oct 31, Chicago is 5 hours behind London.

Do London and Chicago use daylight saving time?

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

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

Most of the year: Both cities are in business hours at London 3 PM–6 PM (Chicago 9 AM–12 PM). Mar 8–Mar 28, Oct 25–Oct 31: Both cities are in business hours at London 2 PM–6 PM (Chicago 9 AM–1 PM).

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