Time zone meeting planner
Amsterdam and Chicago: plan a meeting across time zones
Amsterdam and Chicago are 7 hours apart (Amsterdam ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
- 8 March to 28 March: Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
- 29 March to 24 October: Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
- 25 October to 31 October: Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
- 1 November to 31 December: Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 4 PM in Amsterdam lands at 9 AM in Chicago — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Amsterdam changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
- Chicago changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
Upcoming public holidays
- 25 December — Amsterdam: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Amsterdam: Second Day of Christmas
- 1 January 2027 — Amsterdam: New Year's Day
- 26 March 2027 — Amsterdam: Good Friday
- 12 October — Chicago: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Chicago: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Chicago: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Chicago: Christmas Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Amsterdam and Chicago
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Amsterdam?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Amsterdam is 2 AM in Chicago (UTC+2 against UTC-5). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Amsterdam or Chicago change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in Amsterdam or Chicago soon?
Amsterdam: Christmas Day on 25 December. Chicago: Columbus Day on 12 October.