Chicago to San Jose time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

San Jose PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
San Jose
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to San Jose conversion table

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

ChicagoSan Jose
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 Jose).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and San Jose are 2,957 km (1,837 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Jose?

San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and San Jose change?

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