San Diego to Chicago time converter

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

San Diego PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

San Diego
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Diego to Chicago conversion table

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

San DiegoChicago
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 San Diego (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +2h

Distance

San Diego and Chicago are 2,785 km (1,731 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Diego and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in San Diego?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Diego, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from San Diego?

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

Does the time difference between San Diego 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.