Moscow is usually 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago observes daylight saving time and Moscow does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

MoscowChicago

Sunrise 3:59 AMSunset 9:11 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:25 AMSunset 8:28 PM(local)

Chicago: daylight saving timeNow UTC-5 CDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
MoscowUTC+3
ChicagoUTC-5CDT

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Moscow

Dialing code+7
Population10,381,222
Coordinates55.75Β°N, 37.62Β°E
Elevation155 m

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Chicago

Dialing code+1
Population2,664,452
Coordinates41.85Β°N, 87.65Β°W
Elevation179 m

Best time for a call: 17:00–18:00 in MoscowAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and Chicago?
Moscow is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Moscow and Chicago?
The best window to call is 17:00–18:00 Moscow time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Moscow and Chicago change?
Because at least one of Moscow and Chicago observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).