Time Difference between London and Chicago
London (UTC+0) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 11:00 in London, it's 06:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
London & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,353 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.5h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
London
01:00
Chicago
09:00
London
04:00
Chicago
12:00
London
07:00
Chicago
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London
10:00
Chicago
18:00
London
13:00
Chicago
21:00
London
16:00
Chicago
00:00
London
19:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
London
22:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between London and Chicago
London, United Kingdom and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in London, it's 5 hours earlier in Chicago.
London operates on Europe/London 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
To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in London.
Flight Considerations
The distance between London and Chicago is approximately 6,353 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.