Chicago to Seattle Time Difference
Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 10:00 in Seattle.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 14:00 in Chicago, it's 12:00 in Seattle
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Seattle✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,789 km
Est. Flight Time
~4.3h
Time Difference
-2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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11:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
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Chicago
04:00
Seattle
09:00
Chicago
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Seattle
12:00
Chicago
10:00
Seattle
15:00
Chicago
13:00
Seattle
18:00
Chicago
16:00
Seattle
21:00
Chicago
19:00
Seattle
00:00
Chicago
22:00
Seattle (-1)
03:00
Chicago
01:00
Seattle
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago ahead of Seattle?
Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 10:00 in Seattle. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Seattle uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Seattle from Chicago?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Seattle. The best window is 11:00–18:00 Chicago time (09:00–16:00 in Seattle).
Does the Chicago to Seattle time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Chicago and Seattle
The distance between Chicago and Seattle is approximately 2,789 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Seattle time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.