Chicago to Gothenburg Time Difference
Gothenburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 19:00 in Gothenburg.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Stockholm (UTC+2)
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When it's 04:00 in Chicago, it's 11:00 in Gothenburg
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Chicago & Gothenburg✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,686 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.9h
Time Difference
+7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
13:00
Gothenburg
09:00
Chicago
16:00
Gothenburg
12:00
Chicago
19:00
Gothenburg
15:00
Chicago
22:00
Gothenburg
18:00
Chicago
01:00
Gothenburg (+1)
21:00
Chicago
04:00
Gothenburg (+1)
00:00
Chicago
07:00
Gothenburg
03:00
Chicago
10:00
Gothenburg
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 19:00 in Gothenburg. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Gothenburg uses Europe/Stockholm (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Gothenburg from Chicago?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Gothenburg. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Chicago time (16:00–17:00 in Gothenburg).
Does the Chicago to Gothenburg 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 Chicago and Gothenburg
The distance between Chicago and Gothenburg is approximately 6,686 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Gothenburg time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.