Los Angeles to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Time now: Los Angeles and Chicago
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
Los Angeles and Chicago are about 2,802 km (1,741 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Los Angeles to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Los Angeles | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Los Angeles and Chicago
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Los Angeles = 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Chicago
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago change?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert Los Angeles to Chicago?
Add 2 hours to the Los Angeles time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 11:00 AM in Chicago. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 6:24 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:24 PM in Los Angeles.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago change during the year?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles and Chicago?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Los Angeles = 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Chicago. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.