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