London to Chicago Time Converter
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
London UTC+0 · Chicago UTC−6
London → Chicago at a glance
| London | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 |
London currently runs on UTC+0 and Chicago on UTC−6, so London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. London is currently on standard time, and Chicago is currently on standard time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 6 hours gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 15:00–18:00 London time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in London and Chicago
London follows European rules: clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October, at 01:00 UTC. Chicago follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Chicago?
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now (London UTC+0, Chicago UTC−6).
Does London or Chicago use daylight saving time?
London is currently on standard time. Chicago is currently on standard time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in London in Chicago?
9:00 AM in London is 03:00 in Chicago today.