Chicago to Berkeley time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Berkeley PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Berkeley
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Berkeley conversion table

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

ChicagoBerkeley
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 Berkeley).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Berkeley are 2,968 km (1,844 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Berkeley?

Berkeley is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Berkeley from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Berkeley change?

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