Time Difference between Zurich and Chicago
Zurich (UTC+1) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Zurich
Switzerland
Sun, Feb 22
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Zurich, it's 00:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Zurich & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,126 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.4h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Zurich
23:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Zurich
02:00
Chicago
12:00
Zurich
05:00
Chicago
15:00
Zurich
08:00
Chicago
18:00
Zurich
11:00
Chicago
21:00
Zurich
14:00
Chicago
00:00
Zurich
17:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Zurich
20:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Zurich and Chicago
Zurich, Switzerland and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 7 hours. When it's noon in Zurich, it's 7 hours earlier in Chicago.
Zurich operates on Europe/Zurich 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
Due to the 7 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Zurich and Chicago is approximately 7,126 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.