Chicago to Los Ángeles time converter

Los Ángeles is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Los Ángeles.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Ángeles CLST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Los Ángeles
Chile
Wed, Oct 21
CLSTUTC-3+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Los Ángeles conversion table

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

ChicagoLos Ángeles
12:00 AM2:00 AM
1:00 AM3:00 AM
2:00 AM4:00 AM
3:00 AM5:00 AM
4:00 AM6:00 AM
5:00 AM7:00 AM
6:00 AM8:00 AM
7:00 AM9:00 AM
8:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
10:00 AM12:00 PM
11:00 AM1:00 PM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
1:00 PM3:00 PM
2:00 PM4:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
4:00 PM6:00 PM
5:00 PM7:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
7:00 PM9:00 PM
8:00 PM10:00 PM
9:00 PM11:00 PM
10:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Los Ángeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +2h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027: +1h
  • Sep 4, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +2h

Distance

Chicago and Los Ángeles are 8,955 km (5,564 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Ángeles?

Los Ángeles is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Los Ángeles when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Los Ángeles.

When is the best time to call Los Ángeles from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Los Ángeles change?

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