Time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles: 2 hours
Chicago
United States · UTC-5
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Los Angeles
United States · UTC-7
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Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Best time for a call or meeting
Chicago 11:00–18:00 = Los Angeles 09:00–16:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Chicago | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 22:00 |
| 01:00 | 23:00 |
| 02:00 | 00:00 |
| 03:00 | 01:00 |
| 04:00 | 02:00 |
| 05:00 | 03:00 |
| 06:00 | 04:00 |
| 07:00 | 05:00 |
| 08:00 | 06:00 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 |
| 10:00 | 08:00 |
| 11:00 | 09:00 |
| 12:00 | 10:00 |
| 13:00 | 11:00 |
| 14:00 | 12:00 |
| 15:00 | 13:00 |
| 16:00 | 14:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:00 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 |
| 19:00 | 17:00 |
| 20:00 | 18:00 |
| 21:00 | 19:00 |
| 22:00 | 20:00 |
| 23:00 | 21:00 |
Business hours 9–18 Waking hours 7–22 Night / early morning
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 10:00 in Los Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Chicago 11:00–18:00 = Los Angeles 09:00–16:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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