Chicago to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert Chicago to Los Angeles instantly.
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Chicago
CST
3:31
Los Angeles
PST
1:31
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How the Chicago to Los Angeles time difference works
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM Chicago is 7:00 AM Los Angeles. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
2 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
Chicago offset
UTC-6
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
Chicago to Los Angeles conversion chart
| Chicago (CST) | Los Angeles (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 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 |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Los Angeles). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
Chicago to Los Angeles questions
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Chicago?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. So 9:00 AM Chicago is 7:00 AM Los Angeles, and 5:00 PM Chicago is 3:00 PM Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 PM Chicago?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Chicago in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM Los Angeles in Los Angeles.
How many hours difference is there between Chicago and Los Angeles?
There is a 2 hours difference. Los Angeles (PST) runs 2 hours behind Chicago (CST).
Do Chicago and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both Chicago and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 2 hours difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Los Angeles?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Los Angeles). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Chicago and Los Angeles.
Which cities use Chicago and Los Angeles?
Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska). Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.