CET to Chicago Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Chicago instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:26
Chicago
CST
3:26
CET and Chicago are on daylight savings right now, shown as CEST and CDT.
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How the CET to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 7 hours behind CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 2:00 AM Chicago. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
CET offset
UTC+1
Chicago offset
UTC-6
CET to Chicago conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Chicago). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
CET to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind CET?
Chicago is 7 hours behind CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 2:00 AM Chicago, and 5:00 PM CET is 10:00 AM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 5:00 AM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between CET and Chicago?
There is a 7 hours difference. Chicago (CST) runs 7 hours behind Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European Time and Chicago observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Chicago). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and Chicago.
Which cities use CET and Chicago?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).