Time difference between Chicago and San Francisco
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Chicago all year.
Time difference right now
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Hour-by-hour conversion table
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Chicago and San Francisco through the year
| Chicago | San Francisco | Difference | |
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| January | UTC−6 | UTC−8 | -2 h |
| July | UTC−5 | UTC−7 | -2 h |
Time zones: Chicago uses America/Chicago, San Francisco uses America/Los Angeles. How far apart are they? See the distance from Chicago to San Francisco. Current local time: Chicago · San Francisco.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Chicago all year. The live figure at the top of this page uses today’s rules.
If it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, what time is it in San Francisco?
In January it is 7:00 (24-hour clock) in San Francisco; in July it is 7:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.
Do Chicago and San Francisco use daylight saving time?
Chicago: yes (UTC−6 standard, UTC−5 summer). San Francisco: yes (UTC−8 standard, UTC−7 summer).