Chicago to Los Angeles Time Converter
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
Chicago UTC−6 · Los Angeles UTC−8
Chicago → Los Angeles at a glance
| Chicago | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 | 10:00 |
| 15:00 | 13:00 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 |
| 21:00 | 19:00 |
Chicago currently runs on UTC−6 and Los Angeles on UTC−8, so Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Chicago is currently on standard time, and Los Angeles is currently on standard time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 2 hours gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 11:00–18:00 Chicago time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in Chicago and Los Angeles
Chicago follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Los Angeles follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now (Chicago UTC−6, Los Angeles UTC−8).
Does Chicago or Los Angeles use daylight saving time?
Chicago is currently on standard time. Los Angeles is currently on standard time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in Chicago in Los Angeles?
9:00 AM in Chicago is 07:00 in Los Angeles today.