Chicago and Los Angeles: plan a meeting across time zones

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

When is the best time to meet between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Aim for 11 AM in Chicago, which is 9 AM in Los Angeles. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.

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.