Sacramento to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours behind Sacramento. When it is 9:00 AM in Sacramento, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

Sacramento BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sacramento
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sacramento to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -2h

Distance

Sacramento and Chicago are 8,011 km (4,978 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind Sacramento.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Sacramento?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sacramento, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Sacramento?

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

Does the time difference between Sacramento 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.