TimeThereChicago to Paris time difference
Paris is 7h ahead Chicago (as of 2026-09-30).
Both cities use daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates. The gap changes for a few weeks each spring and fall.
Every gap change in 2026 and 2027
Gap means how far Paris is from Chicago. Times are local at the moment the new gap starts.
2026
| Chicago time | Paris time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 8, 03:00 | Sun, Mar 8, 09:00 | 7h ahead to 6h ahead (shrinks) |
| Sat, Mar 28, 20:00 | Sun, Mar 29, 03:00 | 6h ahead to 7h ahead (grows) |
| Sat, Oct 24, 20:00 | Sun, Oct 25, 02:00 | 7h ahead to 6h ahead (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 1, 01:00 | Sun, Nov 1, 08:00 | 6h ahead to 7h ahead (grows) |
2027
| Chicago time | Paris time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 14, 03:00 | Sun, Mar 14, 09:00 | 7h ahead to 6h ahead (shrinks) |
| Sat, Mar 27, 20:00 | Sun, Mar 28, 03:00 | 6h ahead to 7h ahead (grows) |
| Sat, Oct 30, 20:00 | Sun, Oct 31, 02:00 | 7h ahead to 6h ahead (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 7, 01:00 | Sun, Nov 7, 08:00 | 6h ahead to 7h ahead (grows) |
Business hours overlap
- 7h ahead: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 2h shared (Chicago 09:00 to 11:00 is Paris 16:00 to 18:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 5h shared (Chicago 08:00 to 13:00 is Paris 15:00 to 20:00).
- 6h ahead: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 3h shared (Chicago 09:00 to 12:00 is Paris 15:00 to 18:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 6h shared (Chicago 08:00 to 14:00 is Paris 14:00 to 20:00).
FAQ
What is the time difference between Chicago and Paris?
Paris is 7h ahead from Jan 1, 2026, then 6h ahead from Mar 8, 2026, then 7h ahead from Mar 28, 2026, then 6h ahead from Oct 24, 2026, then 7h ahead from Nov 1, 2026, then 6h ahead from Mar 14, 2027, then 7h ahead from Mar 27, 2027, then 6h ahead from Oct 30, 2027, then 7h ahead from Nov 7, 2027. The exact number depends on daylight saving time.
When does the time difference between Chicago and Paris change?
It changes on Mar 8, 2026, Mar 28, 2026, Oct 24, 2026, Nov 1, 2026, Mar 14, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Oct 30, 2027, Nov 7, 2027 (dates in Chicago time).
What are good meeting times for Chicago and Paris?
Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 2h shared (Chicago 09:00 to 11:00 is Paris 16:00 to 18:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 5h shared (Chicago 08:00 to 13:00 is Paris 15:00 to 20:00). Check the table above because the gap moves on the dates listed.
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Data comes from the IANA time zone database as built into Node.js. Later rule changes by governments can move these dates.
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