Chicago to British Columbia time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

British Columbia PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
British Columbia
Canada
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to British Columbia conversion table

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

ChicagoBritish Columbia
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 British Columbia).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and British Columbia?

British Columbia is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in British Columbia when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call British Columbia from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and British Columbia change?

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