Time Difference between Reykjavik and Chicago
Reykjavik (UTC+0) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 14:00 in Reykjavik, it's 09:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Reykjavik & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
4,753 km
Est. Flight Time
~6.6h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🟢 Good to Call Now
14:47
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Reykjavik
01:00
Chicago
09:00
Reykjavik
04:00
Chicago
12:00
Reykjavik
07:00
Chicago
15:00
Reykjavik
10:00
Chicago
18:00
Reykjavik
13:00
Chicago
21:00
Reykjavik
16:00
Chicago
00:00
Reykjavik
19:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Reykjavik
22:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Reykjavik and Chicago
Reykjavik, Iceland and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Reykjavik, it's 5 hours earlier in Chicago.
Reykjavik operates on Atlantic/Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Reykjavik and Chicago is approximately 4,753 km. A direct flight typically takes around 6.6 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.