Lyon to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 7 hours behind Lyon. When it is noon in Lyon, it is 05:00 in Chicago.
Paris (UTC+2) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 19:00 in Lyon, it's 12:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Lyon & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,992 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
Lyon
23:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Lyon
02:00
Chicago
12:00
Lyon
05:00
Chicago
15:00
Lyon
08:00
Chicago
18:00
Lyon
11:00
Chicago
21:00
Lyon
14:00
Chicago
00:00
Lyon
17:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Lyon
20:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lyon ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Lyon. When it is 12:00 noon in Lyon, it is 05:00 in Chicago. Lyon operates on Europe/Paris (UTC+2), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Lyon?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Lyon and Chicago. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Lyon time (09:00–11:00 in Chicago).
Does the Lyon 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 Lyon and Chicago
The distance between Lyon and Chicago is approximately 6,992 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.