Chicago to Bakersfield time converter

Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Bakersfield.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Bakersfield PDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Bakersfield
California, United States
Sun, Oct 18
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Bakersfield conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Bakersfield. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoBakersfield
12:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Bakersfield).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Bakersfield switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Bakersfield are 2,802 km (1,741 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Bakersfield when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Bakersfield.

When is the best time to call Bakersfield from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Bakersfield).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Bakersfield change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.