Time difference between Chicago and Vancouver
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Chicago
Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 · Vancouver, Canada 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver.
Chicago to Vancouver, hour by hour
| Chicago | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Vancouver ahead of Chicago?
No — Vancouver is 2 hours behind. Chicago is UTC−6 and Vancouver is UTC−8 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Vancouver?
7:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Chicago and Vancouver 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 Vancouver.
Other pairs
- Chicago to Anchorage
- Chicago to Honolulu
- Chicago to São Paulo
- Chicago to Buenos Aires
- Chicago to Lima
- Chicago to Lagos
- Chicago to Johannesburg
- Chicago to Nairobi
- Mexico City to London
- Mexico City to Dublin
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