Bilbao to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 7 hours behind Bilbao. When it is noon in Bilbao, it is 05:00 in Chicago.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 02:00 in Bilbao, it's 19:00 in Chicago
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Bilbao & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,616 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.8h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Bilbao
23:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Bilbao
02:00
Chicago
12:00
Bilbao
05:00
Chicago
15:00
Bilbao
08:00
Chicago
18:00
Bilbao
11:00
Chicago
21:00
Bilbao
14:00
Chicago
00:00
Bilbao
17:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Bilbao
20:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Bilbao ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Bilbao. When it is 12:00 noon in Bilbao, it is 05:00 in Chicago. Bilbao operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Bilbao?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Bilbao and Chicago. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Bilbao time (09:00–11:00 in Chicago).
Does the Bilbao to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Bilbao and Chicago
The distance between Bilbao and Chicago is approximately 6,616 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.