Chicago to Madrid Time Converter
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago right now. 9:00 AM in Chicago is 4:00 PM in Madrid.
Time now: Chicago and Madrid
Madrid is 7 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 Madrid are about 6,728 km (4,181 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00) and Madrid is on CET (UTC+01:00).
Chicago to Madrid conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Chicago | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Chicago and Madrid
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chicago = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Madrid
Does the time difference between Chicago and Madrid change?
Yes. Right now Madrid is 7 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. Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Madrid is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Madrid?
Madrid is 7 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 Madrid?
Add 7 hours to the Chicago time to get the Madrid time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Chicago is 4:00 PM in Madrid. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Madrid?
It is 1:15 AM in Madrid on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:15 PM in Chicago.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Madrid change during the year?
Yes. Right now Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and Madrid?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chicago = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Madrid. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.