Time difference
Time difference between Chicago and Reykjavík
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Reykjavík is currently 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago • CDT
8:15 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Reykjavík • GMT
1:15 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 3 hours. 9 AM–12 PM in Chicago is 2 PM–5 PM in Reykjavík. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Chicago | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 6 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Reykjavík than Chicago?
- Reykjavík is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
- What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Reykjavík?
- 9:00 AM in Chicago is 2:00 PM in Reykjavík.
- Do Chicago and Reykjavík observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 6 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Reykjavík from Chicago?
- Aim for 9 AM–12 PM in Chicago, which is 2 PM–5 PM in Reykjavík.