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Time difference: Chicago and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is currently 2 hours behind Chicago.

1 — Pick two places

From

Right now

Chicago · GMT-5

10:37 PM

Los Angeles · GMT-7

8:37 PM

2 — Convert a specific time

If it’s

in Chicago, it’s

8:00 PM in Los Angeles

Current offsets: Chicago GMT-5 · Los Angeles GMT-7. Updated hourly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Right now, Los Angeles (PST) is 2 hours behind Chicago (CST). The exact gap can change by an hour around daylight-saving transitions, which this page accounts for.

Is Chicago ahead of Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago right now.

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