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

Florida, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

8:17 AM in Palm Springs, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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