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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles is in the PDT timezone (UTC-7) and Chicago is in the CDT timezone (UTC-5). The time difference between them is 2 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Chicago. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Both Los Angeles and Chicago observe Daylight Saving Time, but their transitions may happen on different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by ±1 hour.
Click the pencil icon next to the Los Angeles clock and type any time. The Chicago clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.