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CET to Chicago Time Converter

CST is 7 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.

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CST is 7 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to Chicago Time, subtract 7 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.

CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Chicago Time (Chicago time) is used in Chicago, USA.

CET to Chicago Time time conversion table

CET to Chicago Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CETChicago TimeDay
12:00 AM CET5:00 PM CSTprevious day
1:00 AM CET6:00 PM CSTprevious day
2:00 AM CET7:00 PM CSTprevious day
3:00 AM CET8:00 PM CSTprevious day
4:00 AM CET9:00 PM CSTprevious day
5:00 AM CET10:00 PM CSTprevious day
6:00 AM CET11:00 PM CSTprevious day
7:00 AM CET12:00 AM CSTnight
8:00 AM CET1:00 AM CSTnight
9:00 AM CET2:00 AM CSTnight
10:00 AM CET3:00 AM CSTnight
11:00 AM CET4:00 AM CSTnight
12:00 PM CET5:00 AM CSTnight
1:00 PM CET6:00 AM CST—
2:00 PM CET7:00 AM CST—
3:00 PM CET8:00 AM CST—
4:00 PM CET9:00 AM CSTwork hours
5:00 PM CET10:00 AM CST—
6:00 PM CET11:00 AM CST—
7:00 PM CET12:00 PM CST—
8:00 PM CET1:00 PM CST—
9:00 PM CET2:00 PM CST—
10:00 PM CET3:00 PM CST—
11:00 PM CET4:00 PM CST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert CET to Chicago Time

Subtract 7 hours from the CET time to get Chicago Time.

Example: 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 6:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between CET and Chicago Time

The time difference between CET and Chicago Time 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:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Chicago Time is 7 hours behind of CET.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Chicago Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Chicago Time is 7 hours behind of CET.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Chicago Time is 6 hours behind of CET.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Chicago Time is 7 hours behind of CET.

CET and Chicago Time during daylight saving time

  • 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).
  • 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).

Best time for a meeting between CET and Chicago Time

CET and Chicago Time share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST, inside working hours for both.

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CET to Chicago Time FAQ

What is the time difference between CET and Chicago Time?

Right now CST is 7 hours behind CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM CET in Chicago Time?

9:00 AM CET is 2:00 AM CST.

What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Chicago Time?

12:00 PM CET is 5:00 AM CST.

Is Chicago Time ahead of or behind CET?

CST is 7 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in Chicago Time than in CET.

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.

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.

What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Chicago Time?

CET and Chicago Time share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.