Chicago ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Zurich easily. Chicago is 7 hours behind Zurich. 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:02 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:02 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:02 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Chicago and Zurich 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.
Zurich Business Pulse
- Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | USA | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 443,000 |