Chicago to Santa Barbara time converter

Santa Barbara is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Santa Barbara.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Santa Barbara PHT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Santa Barbara
Philippines
Wed, Oct 21
PHTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Santa Barbara conversion table

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

ChicagoSanta Barbara
12:00 AM1:00 PM
1:00 AM2:00 PM
2:00 AM3:00 PM
3:00 AM4:00 PM
4:00 AM5:00 PM
5:00 AM6:00 PM
6:00 AM7:00 PM
7:00 AM8:00 PM
8:00 AM9:00 PM
9:00 AM10:00 PM
10:00 AM11:00 PM
11:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Santa Barbara): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +13h

Distance

Chicago and Santa Barbara are 12,967 km (8,057 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Santa Barbara when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Santa Barbara.

When is the best time to call Santa Barbara from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Santa Barbara): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Santa Barbara change?

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