Stockholm to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 7 hours behind Stockholm. When it is noon in Stockholm, it is 05:00 in Chicago.
Stockholm (UTC+2) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 18:00 in Stockholm, it's 11:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Stockholm & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,880 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.1h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Stockholm
23:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Stockholm
02:00
Chicago
12:00
Stockholm
05:00
Chicago
15:00
Stockholm
08:00
Chicago
18:00
Stockholm
11:00
Chicago
21:00
Stockholm
14:00
Chicago
00:00
Stockholm
17:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Stockholm
20:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Stockholm ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Stockholm. When it is 12:00 noon in Stockholm, it is 05:00 in Chicago. Stockholm operates on Europe/Stockholm (UTC+2), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Stockholm?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Stockholm and Chicago. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Stockholm time (09:00–11:00 in Chicago).
Does the Stockholm 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 Stockholm and Chicago
The distance between Stockholm and Chicago is approximately 6,880 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.