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

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
California, United States
Sun, Oct 18
PDTUTC-7-2h
Finding your time zone…

8:38 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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).

ChicagoLong Beach
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 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.