Time Difference between Chicago and Los Angeles
Chicago (UTC-6) → Los Angeles (UTC-8)
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
Los Angeles
United States
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 20:00 in Chicago, it's 18:00 in Los Angeles
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Los Angeles✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,804 km
Est. Flight Time
~4.3h
Time Difference
-2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
14:25
11:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
04:00
Los Angeles
09:00
Chicago
07:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Chicago
10:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Chicago
13:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Chicago
16:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Chicago
19:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Chicago
22:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Chicago
01:00
Los Angeles
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Los Angeles
Chicago, United States and Los Angeles, United States are separated by a time difference of 2 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 2 hours earlier in Los Angeles.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
With only 2 hours difference, scheduling calls between Chicago and Los Angeles is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is approximately 2,804 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.