Chicago to Sacramento time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sacramento PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Sacramento
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Sacramento conversion table

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

ChicagoSacramento
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 Sacramento).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Sacramento are 2,878 km (1,788 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Sacramento when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Sacramento from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Sacramento change?

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