Time Difference between Chicago and Zurich
Chicago (UTC-6) → Zurich (UTC+1)
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
Zurich
Switzerland
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Chicago, it's 14:00 in Zurich
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Zurich✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,126 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.4h
Time Difference
+7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
13:00
Zurich
09:00
Chicago
16:00
Zurich
12:00
Chicago
19:00
Zurich
15:00
Chicago
22:00
Zurich
18:00
Chicago
01:00
Zurich (+1)
21:00
Chicago
04:00
Zurich (+1)
00:00
Chicago
07:00
Zurich
03:00
Chicago
10:00
Zurich
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Zurich
Chicago, United States and Zurich, Switzerland are separated by a time difference of 7 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 7 hours later in Zurich.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Zurich uses Europe/Zurich. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 7 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Zurich is approximately 7,126 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.