Chicago ↔ Milan
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Milan easily. Chicago is 7 hours behind Milan. 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 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:01 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:01 EST
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London
08:01 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Chicago and Milan 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.
Milan Business Pulse
- Culture The fashion and finance capital of Italy. Sophisticated, fast-paced, and highly professional.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the most productive discussions. Milanese business culture is more fast-paced and direct than in Rome, but personal rapport is still vital. Punctuality and professional presentation are highly valued in this stylish global hub.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Europe/Rome |
| Country | USA | Italy |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 45.46, 9.19 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 1,374,000 |