Chicago to San Marcos time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

San Marcos PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-2h
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7:11 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to San Marcos conversion table

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

ChicagoSan Marcos
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 Marcos).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and San Marcos 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 Marcos are 2,761 km (1,716 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Marcos?

San Marcos is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and San Marcos change?

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