Time difference between Bucharest and Chicago
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- Time difference
- Bucharest is 8 hours ahead
- Changes with DST
- Yes
- Day difference
- Same day
- Typical workday overlap (9am–6pm)
- 1 hour
| Bucharest | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00-1 |
| 01:00 | 17:00-1 |
| 02:00 | 18:00-1 |
| 03:00 | 19:00-1 |
| 04:00 | 20:00-1 |
| 05:00 | 21:00-1 |
| 06:00 | 22:00-1 |
| 07:00 | 23:00-1 |
| 08:00 | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 |
| 11:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 |
| 13:00 | 05:00 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 |
| 16:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 |
| 19:00 | 11:00 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 14:00 |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
How the time difference changes over the next 12 months
| Period | Difference |
|---|---|
| until October 25, 2026 | Bucharest is 8 hours ahead |
| October 25, 2026 – November 1, 2026 | Bucharest is 7 hours ahead |
| November 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027 | Bucharest is 8 hours ahead |
| March 14, 2027 – March 28, 2027 | Bucharest is 7 hours ahead |
| from March 28, 2027 | Bucharest is 8 hours ahead |
Both change their clocks, but on different dates, so for part of the year the difference is an hour off.
Working hours
With a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working day in both places, the shared hours are 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Bucharest, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (1 hour a day).
From midnight to 8:00 AM in Bucharest, it is still the previous day in Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Bucharest and Chicago?
- Bucharest is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. October 25, 2026 – November 1, 2026: Bucharest is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
- Does the time difference between Bucharest and Chicago change during the year?
- Yes. Both change their clocks, but on different dates, so for part of the year the difference is an hour off. October 25, 2026 – November 1, 2026: Bucharest is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.