Chicago to San Diego time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

San Diego PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Chicago to San Diego conversion table

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

ChicagoSan Diego
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 San Diego).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and San Diego 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 San Diego are 2,785 km (1,731 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Diego?

San Diego is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in San Diego when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call San Diego from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and San Diego change?

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