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Central European Time (CET) vs Chicago time difference
Chicago is 7 hours behind Central European Time (CET) (as of October 23, 2026: UTC+2 vs UTC−5).
| Central European Time (CET) | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM (Thu) |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM (Thu) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM (Fri) |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM (Fri) |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM (Fri) |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM (Fri) |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM (Fri) |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM (Fri) |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM (Fri) |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM (Fri) |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM (Fri) |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM (Fri) |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM (Fri) |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM (Fri) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM (Fri) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM (Fri) |
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FAQ
What is the time difference between Central European Time (CET) and Chicago?
As of October 23, 2026, Chicago is 7 hours behind Central European Time (CET) (UTC+2 vs UTC−5). Daylight saving time can change this by an hour during parts of the year; the converter above always uses the live rule.
What is 9 AM Central European Time (CET) in Chicago?
9:00 AM in Central European Time (CET) is 2:00 AM in Chicago (on October 23, 2026).
What is a good meeting time for Central European Time (CET) and Chicago?
Use the hour table: look for rows where both columns fall between about 8 AM and 6 PM. Our meeting planner shows overlapping working hours for several cities at once.