Time difference
Time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Los Angeles is currently 2 hours behind Chicago.
Chicago • CDT
5:35 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Los Angeles • PDT
3:35 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 6 hours. 11 AM–5 PM in Chicago is 9 AM–3 PM in Los Angeles. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Chicago | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 7:00 PM |
Daylight saving
The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Los Angeles than Chicago?
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.
- What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Los Angeles?
- 9:00 AM in Chicago is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- Do Chicago and Los Angeles observe daylight saving?
- The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
- When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Chicago?
- Aim for 11 AM–5 PM in Chicago, which is 9 AM–3 PM in Los Angeles.