Time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year.
Time difference right now
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Los Angeles
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Hour-by-hour conversion table
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Los Angeles and Chicago through the year
| Los Angeles | Chicago | Difference | |
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| January | UTC−8 | UTC−6 | +2 h |
| July | UTC−7 | UTC−5 | +2 h |
Time zones: Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles, Chicago uses America/Chicago. How far apart are they? See the distance from Los Angeles to Chicago. Current local time: Los Angeles · Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year. The live figure at the top of this page uses today’s rules.
If it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Chicago?
In January it is 11:00 (24-hour clock) in Chicago; in July it is 11:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.
Do Los Angeles and Chicago use daylight saving time?
Los Angeles: yes (UTC−8 standard, UTC−7 summer). Chicago: yes (UTC−6 standard, UTC−5 summer).