Chicago Time to CET Converter
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert Chicago Time to CET, add 7 hours to the Chicago Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
Chicago Time (Chicago time) is used in Chicago, USA. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Chicago Time to CET time conversion table
Chicago Time to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Chicago Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chicago Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chicago Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from Chicago Time to CET for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in CET, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Chicago Time to CET
Add 7 hours to the Chicago Time time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 5:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Chicago Time and CET
The time difference between Chicago Time and CET is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of Chicago Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of Chicago Time.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of Chicago Time.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of Chicago Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of Chicago Time.
Chicago Time and CET during daylight saving time
- Chicago Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between Chicago Time and CET
Chicago Time and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
Chicago Time to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between Chicago Time and CET?
Right now CET is 7 hours ahead of CST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Chicago Time in CET?
9:00 AM CST is 4:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) Chicago Time in CET?
12:00 PM CST is 7:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind Chicago Time?
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in CET than in Chicago Time.
Does Chicago Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago Time and CET?
Chicago Time and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.