Seattle to Chicago Time Converter
Convert Seattle to Chicago instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Seattle
PST
1:26
Chicago
CST
3:26
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How the Seattle to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle. Seattle (PST) is a city in United States. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM Seattle 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
Seattle offset
UTC-8
Chicago offset
UTC-6
Seattle to Chicago conversion chart
| Seattle (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 Seattle (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Seattle (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Seattle to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Seattle?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle. So 9:00 AM Seattle is 11:00 AM Chicago, and 5:00 PM Seattle is 7:00 PM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM Seattle?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Seattle in Seattle, it is 2:00 PM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between Seattle and Chicago?
There is a 2 hours difference. Chicago (CST) runs 2 hours ahead of Seattle (PST).
Do Seattle and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Both Seattle 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 Seattle and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Seattle (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Seattle and Chicago.
Which cities use Seattle and Chicago?
Seattle (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).