London to Chicago Time Converter
Convert London to Chicago instantly.
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London
BST
9:29
Chicago
CST
3:29
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How the London to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 6 hours behind London. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM London is 3:00 AM Chicago. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
6 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
London offset
UTC+0
Chicago offset
UTC-6
London to Chicago conversion chart
| London (BST) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM London (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Chicago). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
London to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind London?
Chicago is 6 hours behind London. So 9:00 AM London is 3:00 AM Chicago, and 5:00 PM London is 11:00 AM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM London?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) London in London, it is 6:00 AM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between London and Chicago?
There is a 6 hours difference. Chicago (CST) runs 6 hours behind London (BST).
Do London and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Both London 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 London and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM London (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Chicago). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both London and Chicago.
Which cities use London and Chicago?
London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast. Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).