United States
United States
Chicago to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago
Chicago vs Los Angeles — At a Glance
Chicago to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour
About Chicago and Los Angeles
Chicago (population: 2.7M) is known for commodities trading, deep-dish pizza, architecture, and the Chicago Board of Trade. Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 2-hour time difference, Chicago and Los Angeles share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Chicago (+1) and Los Angeles (+1) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Both Chicago and Los Angeles use the same currency (USD), so there's no exchange rate to worry about for business transactions.
Language
Chicago and Los Angeles share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Chicago and Los Angeles visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States is 2 hours behind Chicago, United States. Chicago is in the America/Chicago timezone (UTC-5) and Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Chicago, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chicago, it's 10:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Chicago?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Los Angeles anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Chicago time).
What currency does Los Angeles use?
Los Angeles, United States uses USD. Chicago uses USD. Both cities share the same currency.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles?
The primary languages in Los Angeles are English, Spanish. Chicago also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Los Angeles from Chicago?
To call Los Angeles from Chicago, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Both cities share the country code +1.
