Time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago: 2 hours
Los Angeles
United States · UTC-7
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Chicago
United States · UTC-5
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Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago
Best time for a call or meeting
Los Angeles 09:00–16:00 = Chicago 11:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Los Angeles | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:00 |
| 01:00 | 03:00 |
| 02:00 | 04:00 |
| 03:00 | 05:00 |
| 04:00 | 06:00 |
| 05:00 | 07:00 |
| 06:00 | 08:00 |
| 07:00 | 09:00 |
| 08:00 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 12:00 |
| 11:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 |
| 13:00 | 15:00 |
| 14:00 | 16:00 |
| 15:00 | 17:00 |
| 16:00 | 18:00 |
| 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19:00 | 21:00 |
| 20:00 | 22:00 |
| 21:00 | 23:00 |
| 22:00 | 00:00 |
| 23:00 | 01:00 |
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 Los Angeles and Chicago?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 14:00 in Chicago.
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?
Los Angeles 09:00–16:00 = Chicago 11:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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