Chicago to Rome Time Converter
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Chicago right now. 9:00 AM in Chicago is 4:00 PM in Rome.
Time now: Chicago and Rome
Rome 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 Rome are about 7,745 km (4,813 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00) and Rome is on CET (UTC+01:00).
Chicago to Rome conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Chicago | Rome |
|---|---|
| 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 Rome
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chicago = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Rome
Does the time difference between Chicago and Rome change?
Yes. Right now Rome 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. Rome is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Rome moves its clocks forward. Rome is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Rome moves its clocks back. Rome is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Rome 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 Rome.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Rome 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 Rome?
Rome 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 Rome?
Add 7 hours to the Chicago time to get the Rome time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Chicago is 4:00 PM in Rome. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Rome?
It is 1:17 AM in Rome on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:17 PM in Chicago.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Rome change during the year?
Yes. Right now Rome 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. Rome is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: Rome moves its clocks forward. Rome is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Rome moves its clocks back. Rome is 6 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Rome is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and Rome?
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 Rome. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.