Santa Monica to Chicago time converter

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

Santa Monica PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Santa Monica
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)

Santa Monica to Chicago conversion table

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

Santa MonicaChicago
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 Santa Monica (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Santa Monica 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

Santa Monica and Chicago are 2,824 km (1,755 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Santa Monica.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Santa Monica?

When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Monica, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Santa Monica?

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

Does the time difference between Santa Monica 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.