Chicago to Newport Beach time converter

Newport Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Newport Beach.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Newport Beach PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-2h
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9:18 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Newport Beach conversion table

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

ChicagoNewport 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 Newport Beach).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Newport Beach switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Newport Beach are 2,798 km (1,739 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Newport Beach?

Newport Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Newport Beach when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Newport Beach.

When is the best time to call Newport Beach from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Newport Beach change?

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