Los Ángeles to Chicago time converter

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

Los Ángeles CLST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Ángeles
Chile
Tue, Oct 20
CLSTUTC-3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Ángeles to Chicago conversion table

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

Los ÁngelesChicago
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 Los Ángeles (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: -2h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -1h
  • Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Los Ángeles and Chicago are 8,955 km (5,564 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Ángeles and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind Los Ángeles.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Los Ángeles?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Los Ángeles?

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

Does the time difference between Los Ángeles and Chicago change?

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