Chicago to Lake Forest time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Lake Forest PDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Chicago to Lake Forest conversion table

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

ChicagoLake Forest
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 Lake Forest).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest are 2,777 km (1,726 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lake Forest?

Lake Forest is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Lake Forest when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Lake Forest from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Lake Forest change?

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