Chicago to London Time Converter
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now. 9:00 AM in Chicago is 3:00 PM in London.
Time now: Chicago and London
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
Chicago and London are about 6,356 km (3,949 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00) and London is on GMT (UTC+00:00).
Chicago to London conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Chicago | London |
|---|---|
| 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 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Chicago and London
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chicago = 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM London
Does the time difference between Chicago and London change?
Yes. Right now London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. London is 5 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 5 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. London is 5 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 5 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in London is 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Chicago.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
How do I convert Chicago to London?
Add 6 hours to the Chicago time to get the London time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Chicago is 3:00 PM in London. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in London?
It is 11:23 PM in London on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:23 PM in Chicago.
Does the time difference between Chicago and London change during the year?
Yes. Right now London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. London is 5 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. London is 5 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 5 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and London?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chicago = 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM London. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.