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Time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago

Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 · Los Angeles, the United States is UTC−8 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Los Angeles goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November — so 2 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 6 hours — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.

Chicago to Los Angeles, hour by hour

ChicagoLos Angeles
12:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

On the usual gap of 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago for most of the year. The gap never changes: Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Los Angeles goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.

Is Los Angeles ahead of Chicago?

No — Los Angeles is 2 hours behind. Chicago is UTC−6 and Los Angeles is UTC−8 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Los Angeles?

7:00 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Chicago and Los Angeles meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chicago, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Los Angeles.

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