Chicago to Palm Springs time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Palm Springs PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-2h
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2:26 PM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Palm Springs conversion table

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

ChicagoPalm Springs
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 Springs).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Palm Springs switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Palm Springs are 2,674 km (1,662 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Palm Springs?

Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Palm Springs change?

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