Chicago → Moscow: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) and Moscow uses Europe/Moscow (UTC+3 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 9 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago observes daylight saving time while Moscow does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 7,999 km (4,971 mi) great-circle distance.
Chicago → Moscow, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Moscow?
In standard time, Moscow is 9 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago observes daylight saving time while Moscow does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Chicago, what time is it in Moscow?
In standard time it is 18:00 in Moscow. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Moscow from Chicago?
About 7,999 km (4,971 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.