Chicago to East Los Angeles time converter

East Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in East Los Angeles.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

East Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
East Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to East Los Angeles conversion table

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

ChicagoEast Los Angeles
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 East Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and East Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and East Los Angeles are 2,797 km (1,738 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and East Los Angeles?

East Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in East Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in East Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call East Los Angeles from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and East Los Angeles change?

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