Chicago to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 19:00 in Madrid.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 14:00 in Chicago, it's 21:00 in Madrid
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Madrid✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,725 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.9h
Time Difference
+7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🟢 Good to Call Now
09:19
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
13:00
Madrid
09:00
Chicago
16:00
Madrid
12:00
Chicago
19:00
Madrid
15:00
Chicago
22:00
Madrid
18:00
Chicago
01:00
Madrid (+1)
21:00
Chicago
04:00
Madrid (+1)
00:00
Chicago
07:00
Madrid
03:00
Chicago
10:00
Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Madrid?
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 19:00 in Madrid. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Madrid from Chicago?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Madrid. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Chicago time (16:00–17:00 in Madrid).
Does the Chicago to Madrid 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 Madrid
The distance between Chicago and Madrid is approximately 6,725 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Madrid time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.