Los Angeles to Des Plaines time converter

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

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Des Plaines CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5+2h
Finding your time zone…

12:01 AM in Los Angeles, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Des Plaines conversion table

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

Los AngelesDes Plaines
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 Des Plaines).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Des Plaines 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

Los Angeles and Des Plaines are 2,786 km (1,731 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Des Plaines?

Des Plaines is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in Des Plaines when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

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

When is the best time to call Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Des Plaines change?

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