Chicago to Long Beach time converter
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Long Beach.
Chicago CDT
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Long Beach PDT
Sunday, October 18, 2026
8:38 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Chicago to Long Beach conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Long Beach. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Long Beach |
|---|---|
| 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 Long Beach).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Long Beach 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 Long Beach are 2,812 km (1,747 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Long Beach?
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago.
What time is it in Long Beach when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Long Beach.
When is the best time to call Long Beach from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Long Beach).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Long Beach change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.