Madrid to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid right now. 9:00 AM in Madrid is 2:00 AM in Chicago.
Time now: Madrid and Chicago
Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid 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).
Madrid and Chicago are about 6,728 km (4,181 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Madrid is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Madrid to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Madrid | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Madrid and Chicago
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Madrid = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chicago
Does the time difference between Madrid and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 6 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Chicago is 6 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Madrid is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid 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 Madrid to Chicago?
Subtract 7 hours from the Madrid time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Madrid is 2:00 AM in Chicago. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 5:19 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:19 AM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 6 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Chicago is 6 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 7 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Madrid and Chicago?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Madrid = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chicago. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.