Chicago to Imperial time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Imperial PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Chicago to Imperial conversion table

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

ChicagoImperial
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 Imperial).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Imperial 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 Imperial are 2,648 km (1,645 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Imperial?

Imperial is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Imperial from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Imperial change?

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