Time zone meeting planner
Chicago and Paris: plan a meeting across time zones
Chicago and Paris are 7 hours apart (Paris ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
- 8 March to 28 March: Paris is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
- 29 March to 24 October: Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
- 25 October to 31 October: Paris is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
- 1 November to 31 December: Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Chicago lands at 4 PM in Paris — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Chicago changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
- Paris changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — Chicago: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Chicago: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Chicago: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Chicago: Christmas Day
- 1 November — Paris: All Saints' Day
- 11 November — Paris: Armistice Day
- 25 December — Paris: Christmas Day
- 1 January 2027 — Paris: New Year's 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 Chicago and Paris
What time is it in Paris when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Chicago is 4 PM in Paris (UTC-5 against UTC+2). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Chicago or Paris 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 Chicago or Paris soon?
Chicago: Columbus Day on 12 October. Paris: All Saints' Day on 1 November.