Palm Springs to Chicago time converter

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

Palm Springs PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago 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…

11:22 AM in Palm Springs, Tuesday, October 20, 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 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 Palm Springs (11:00 AM – 6:00 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 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

Palm Springs and Chicago are 2,674 km (1,662 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 2 hours ahead of 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 11:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Palm Springs?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Palm Springs (11:00 AM – 6:00 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.