Time Difference Between Chicago and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
How far apart are Chicago and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles (United States) runs 2 hours behind Chicago (United States). In practical terms, the working day in Los Angeles starts while Chicago is already well into the afternoon or evening, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.
Best time to schedule a call or meeting
The comfortable window — when both cities are inside normal 9-to-5 hours — runs from about 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago time, roughly 6 hours. Schedule calls inside that band and neither side is working unsocial hours.
A note on daylight saving
The difference shown here reflects the current offset between Chicago and Los Angeles. Because regions switch to and from daylight saving on different dates — and some do not observe it at all — the gap can move by an hour for a few weeks each spring and autumn. If you are booking something months ahead, it is worth re-checking close to the date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.