Time zone meeting planner
Chicago and Los Angeles: plan a meeting across time zones
Chicago and Los Angeles are 2 hours apart (Chicago ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Chicago and Los Angeles is constant all year: Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 11 AM in Chicago lands at 9 AM in Los Angeles — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Chicago changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
- Los Angeles changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — Chicago: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Chicago: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Chicago: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Chicago: Christmas Day
- 12 October — Los Angeles: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Los Angeles: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Los Angeles: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Los Angeles: Christmas Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Chicago and Los Angeles
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Chicago is 7 AM in Los Angeles (UTC-5 against UTC-7). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Chicago or Los Angeles change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in Chicago or Los Angeles soon?
Chicago: Columbus Day on 12 October. Los Angeles: Columbus Day on 12 October.