Chicago to Palm Springs time converter
Palm Springs is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Palm Springs.
Chicago CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Palm Springs EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
12:01 PM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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).
| Chicago | Palm Springs |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 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 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +1h
Distance
Chicago and Palm Springs are 1,827 km (1,135 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 1 hour ahead of 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 10:00 AM in Palm Springs.
When is the best time to call Palm Springs from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 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.