San Francisco to Chicago time converter

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

San Francisco PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

San Francisco to Chicago conversion table

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

San FranciscoChicago
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 Francisco (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because San Francisco 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

San Francisco and Chicago are 2,983 km (1,854 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between San Francisco 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.