Chicago to Sacramento time converter

Sacramento is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Sacramento.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sacramento BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Sacramento
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3+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 AM2:00 AM
1:00 AM3:00 AM
2:00 AM4:00 AM
3:00 AM5:00 AM
4:00 AM6:00 AM
5:00 AM7:00 AM
6:00 AM8:00 AM
7:00 AM9:00 AM
8:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
10:00 AM12:00 PM
11:00 AM1:00 PM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
1:00 PM3:00 PM
2:00 PM4:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
4:00 PM6:00 PM
5:00 PM7:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
7:00 PM9:00 PM
8:00 PM10:00 PM
9:00 PM11:00 PM
10:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM – 6:00 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 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +2h

Distance

Chicago and Sacramento are 8,011 km (4,978 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 ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Sacramento.

When is the best time to call Sacramento from Chicago?

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