Chicago to Seattle Time Converter
Convert Chicago to Seattle instantly.
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Chicago
CST
3:26
Seattle
PST
1:26
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How the Chicago to Seattle time difference works
Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. Seattle (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM Chicago is 7:00 AM Seattle. 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
Seattle offset
UTC-8
Chicago to Seattle conversion chart
| Chicago (CST) | Seattle (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 Seattle). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Seattle (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
Chicago to Seattle questions
Is Seattle ahead of or behind Chicago?
Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago. So 9:00 AM Chicago is 7:00 AM Seattle, and 5:00 PM Chicago is 3:00 PM Seattle.
What time is it in Seattle when it is 12:00 PM Chicago?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Chicago in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM Seattle in Seattle.
How many hours difference is there between Chicago and Seattle?
There is a 2 hours difference. Seattle (PST) runs 2 hours behind Chicago (CST).
Do Chicago and Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Both Chicago and Seattle 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 Seattle?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Seattle). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Chicago and Seattle.
Which cities use Chicago and Seattle?
Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska). Seattle (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.