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Time Difference: Chicago to Moscow

🇺🇸ChicagoUTC-6
vs
🇷🇺MoscowUTC+3
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Chicago, US
Mon, May 18
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Moscow, Russia
Mon, May 18

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Time Difference
8 hours
Moscow is 8 hours ahead of Chicago
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Chicago vs Moscow timezone guide

Chicago (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Moscow (Russia) uses Europe/Moscow at UTC+3. This means Moscow is 9 hours ahead of Chicago (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Chicago and Moscow

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chicago and Moscow do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

ChicagoMoscowStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmChicago working hours, Moscow late evening
3pm11pmChicago working hours, Moscow late evening
4pm12amChicago working hours, Moscow asleep
5pm1amChicago evening, Moscow asleep
6pm2amChicago evening, Moscow asleep
7pm3amChicago evening, Moscow asleep
8pm4amChicago evening, Moscow asleep
9pm5amChicago evening, Moscow asleep
10pm6amChicago late evening, Moscow early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Chicago and Moscow

Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Moscow does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Chicago's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Chicago is 9 hours behind Moscow
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Chicago is 8 hours behind Moscow
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Chicago is 9 hours behind Moscow

Distance between Chicago and Moscow

Great-circle distance
7,999 km
Direct flight time
~10h 25m

Chicago and Moscow are 7,999 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 25m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Moscow?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Chicago is currently 8 hours behind Moscow.
Is Chicago ahead of Moscow?
No. Chicago is currently 8 hours behind Moscow.
What time is it in Moscow when it's 9 AM in Chicago?
When it's 9 AM in Chicago, it's 5pm in Moscow.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Moscow?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chicago and Moscow do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Chicago and Moscow observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Moscow does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Chicago and Moscow?
Chicago and Moscow are 7,999 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 25 minutes.