Seattle to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle right now. 9:00 AM in Seattle is 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Time now: Seattle and Chicago
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
Seattle and Chicago are about 2,789 km (1,733 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Seattle is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Seattle to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Seattle | 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 Seattle and Chicago
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Seattle = 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Chicago
Does the time difference between Seattle and Chicago change?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seattle 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 Seattle.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert Seattle to Chicago?
Add 2 hours to the Seattle time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Seattle 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 7:09 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:09 PM in Seattle.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Chicago change during the year?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between Seattle and Chicago?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Seattle = 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Chicago. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.