Chicago ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Reykjavik easily. Chicago is 6 hours behind Reykjavik. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (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
8.7/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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21:36 GMT+9
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New York City
07:36 EST
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London
12:36 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Syncing between Chicago and Reykjavik is challenging due to the 6 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.
Reykjavik Business Pulse
- Culture Informal, egalitarian, and values innovation and work-life balance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Icelandic business culture is very informal and flat; do not worry about titles. Efficiency and honesty are highly valued. Punctuality is appreciated but the vibe is relaxed. Avoid calling late in the afternoon or on weekends strictly.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | USA | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 131,136 |