Chicago to Brea time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Brea PDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Brea
California, United States
Sat, Oct 17
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Brea conversion table

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

ChicagoBrea
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 Brea).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Brea 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 Brea are 2,781 km (1,728 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Brea?

Brea is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Brea from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Brea change?

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