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Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago is in the CDT timezone (UTC-5) and Budapest is in the CEST timezone (UTC+2). The time difference between them is 7 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Chicago and Budapest. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Both Chicago and Budapest observe Daylight Saving Time, but their transitions may happen on different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by ±1 hour.
Click the pencil icon next to the Chicago clock and type any time. The Budapest clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.