Munich is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Munich uses Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2) while Chicago uses Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Munich, it's 5:00 AM in Chicago.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on similar schedules, so the 7-hour difference remains relatively constant year-round.
Best calling time: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Munich time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Chicago, covering business hours.
Munich and Chicago both have strong German heritage and business connections. Chicago has one of the largest German-American populations in the US. Both cities are major economic centers with strong manufacturing and corporate presence.