Chicago ↔ Lyon
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Lyon easily. Chicago is 7 hours behind Lyon. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Chicago time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:32 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:32 EST
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London
06:32 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Chicago and Lyon is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
Lyon Business Pulse
- Culture Traditional but innovative. Values both industrial heritage and world-class gastronomy.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Never call between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM; the lunch break is strictly for dining and networking. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are typically the best for reaching senior leaders. Business culture is formal and values long-term personal trust.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Europe/Paris |
| Country | USA | France |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 45.76, 4.84 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 513,000 |