Chicago to Los Angeles Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Chicago and Los Angeles with live local times. All conversions use the IANA time-zone database and update automatically when either city changes for daylight saving time.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| Chicago (Chicago) | Los Angeles (Los Angeles) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Both Chicago and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time, so the offset between Chicago and Los Angeles shifts twice a year.
Working-hours overlap
11 AM–5 PM Chicago (9 AM–3 PM Los Angeles) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?+
Los Angeles (UTC-07:00) is currently 2 hours behind Chicago (UTC-05:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Chicago or Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?+
Both Chicago and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time, so the offset can shift twice a year. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Chicago and Los Angeles?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Chicago and Los Angeles overlap from 11 AM to 5 PM Chicago (9 AM–3 PM Los Angeles). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert Chicago to Los Angeles?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Chicago row to see the matching Los Angeles time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.