Chicago to Irvine time converter
Irvine is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Irvine.
4:23 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Chicago to Irvine conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Irvine. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Irvine |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 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 Irvine).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Irvine 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 Irvine are 2,787 km (1,732 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Irvine?
Irvine is 2 hours behind Chicago.
What time is it in Irvine when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Irvine.
When is the best time to call Irvine from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Irvine).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Irvine change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.