Chicago to Santa Monica time converter

Santa Monica is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Santa Monica.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Santa Monica PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Chicago to Santa Monica conversion table

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

ChicagoSanta Monica
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 Santa Monica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica are 2,824 km (1,755 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Santa Monica.

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Santa Monica change?

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