Chicago to Seattle time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Seattle PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Seattle
Washington, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Seattle conversion table

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

ChicagoSeattle
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 Seattle).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Seattle are 2,789 km (1,733 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Seattle?

Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Seattle when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Seattle from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Seattle change?

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