Gothenburg to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 7 hours behind Gothenburg. When it is noon in Gothenburg, it is 05:00 in Chicago.
Stockholm (UTC+2) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 14:00 in Gothenburg, it's 07:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Gothenburg & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,686 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.9h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🟢 Good to Call Now
16:50
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Gothenburg
23:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Gothenburg
02:00
Chicago
12:00
Gothenburg
05:00
Chicago
15:00
Gothenburg
08:00
Chicago
18:00
Gothenburg
11:00
Chicago
21:00
Gothenburg
14:00
Chicago
00:00
Gothenburg
17:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Gothenburg
20:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Gothenburg ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Gothenburg. When it is 12:00 noon in Gothenburg, it is 05:00 in Chicago. Gothenburg operates on Europe/Stockholm (UTC+2), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Gothenburg?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Gothenburg and Chicago. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Gothenburg time (09:00–11:00 in Chicago).
Does the Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg and Chicago
The distance between Gothenburg and Chicago is approximately 6,686 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.