Time Difference between Los Angeles and Chicago
Los Angeles (UTC-8) → Chicago (UTC-6)
Los Angeles
United States
Sat, Jan 24
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 21:00 in Los Angeles, it's 23:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Los Angeles & Chicago✓ 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
13:53
09:00 - 15:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Chicago
09:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Chicago
12:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Chicago
15:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Chicago
18:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Chicago
21:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Chicago
00:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Chicago
03:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Chicago
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Chicago
Los Angeles, United States and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 2 hours. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 2 hours later in Chicago.
Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. 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 Los Angeles and Chicago is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago 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.