Illinois to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Illinois. When it is 9:00 AM in Illinois, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Illinois CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-2h
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2:16 PM in Illinois, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Illinois to Los Angeles conversion table

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

IllinoisLos Angeles
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 Illinois (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Illinois and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -2h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Illinois and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Illinois.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Illinois?

When it is 9:00 AM in Illinois, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Illinois?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Illinois (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Illinois and Los Angeles change?

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