Time Difference between Frankfurt and Chicago
Berlin (UTC+1) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Frankfurt
Germany
Sat, Jan 24
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 21:00 in Frankfurt, it's 14:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Frankfurt & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,964 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.2h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Frankfurt
23:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Frankfurt
02:00
Chicago
12:00
Frankfurt
05:00
Chicago
15:00
Frankfurt
08:00
Chicago
18:00
Frankfurt
11:00
Chicago
21:00
Frankfurt
14:00
Chicago
00:00
Frankfurt
17:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Frankfurt
20:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Frankfurt and Chicago
Frankfurt, Germany and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 7 hours. When it's noon in Frankfurt, it's 7 hours earlier in Chicago.
Frankfurt operates on Europe/Berlin timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. 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 Frankfurt and Chicago is approximately 6,964 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.2 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.