Palm Springs to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour behind Palm Springs. When it is 9:00 AM in Palm Springs, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
Palm Springs EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chicago CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:17 AM in Palm Springs, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Palm Springs to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Palm Springs and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Palm Springs | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Palm Springs (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Palm Springs and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h
Distance
Palm Springs and Chicago are 1,827 km (1,135 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Palm Springs and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Palm Springs.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Palm Springs?
When it is 9:00 AM in Palm Springs, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Palm Springs?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Palm Springs (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Palm Springs 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.