Chicago to Palo Alto time converter

Palo Alto is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Palo Alto.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Palo Alto PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Palo Alto
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Palo Alto conversion table

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

ChicagoPalo Alto
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 Palo Alto).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto are 2,973 km (1,847 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Palo Alto when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Palo Alto.

When is the best time to call Palo Alto from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Palo Alto change?

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