Time Difference between Lyon and Chicago
Paris (UTC+1) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 12:00 in Lyon, it's 06:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Lyon & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,992 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.2h
Time Difference
-6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 15:00
15:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lyon
00:00
Chicago
09:00
Lyon
03:00
Chicago
12:00
Lyon
06:00
Chicago
15:00
Lyon
09:00
Chicago
18:00
Lyon
12:00
Chicago
21:00
Lyon
15:00
Chicago
00:00
Lyon
18:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Lyon
21:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Lyon and Chicago
Lyon, France and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 6 hours. When it's noon in Lyon, it's 6 hours earlier in Chicago.
Lyon operates on Europe/Paris 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 Lyon.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Lyon and Chicago is approximately 6,992 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.