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