Chicago to Palm Desert time converter

Palm Desert is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Palm Desert.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Palm Desert PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Palm Desert
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Palm Desert conversion table

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

ChicagoPalm Desert
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 Palm Desert).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert are 2,666 km (1,657 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Palm Desert when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Palm Desert.

When is the best time to call Palm Desert from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Palm Desert change?

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