Chicago to Reykjavik Time Difference
🇺🇸 Chicago is currently 5 hours ahead of 🇮🇸 Reykjavik. This difference varies between 5h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
4,753 km
Approx. flight
5.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Chicago to Reykjavik
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | 🇮🇸 Reykjavik | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Reykjavik does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Chicago is 5 hours ahead relative to Reykjavik.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Chicago and Reykjavik (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Chicago
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇮🇸 Reykjavik
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Reykjavik?
The time difference between Chicago and Reykjavik is currently 5 hours ahead. Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5), while Reykjavik uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Chicago, what time is it in Reykjavik?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Reykjavik. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Reykjavik change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chicago and Reykjavik?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Chicago (which is 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reykjavik). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chicago ahead or behind Reykjavik?
Chicago is currently 5 hours behind Reykjavik.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Chicago in Reykjavik?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chicago, it is 5:00 AM in Reykjavik.