Los Angeles to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

Los Angeles PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +2h

Distance

Los Angeles and Chicago are 2,802 km (1,741 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

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

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

Does the time difference between Los Angeles 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.