United States
United States
Chicago to Seattle Time Difference
Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago
Chicago vs Seattle — At a Glance
Chicago to Seattle — Hour-by-Hour
About Chicago and Seattle
Chicago (population: 2.7M) is known for commodities trading, deep-dish pizza, architecture, and the Chicago Board of Trade. Seattle (population: 0.74M) is known for Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, coffee culture, and the Pacific Northwest.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 2-hour time difference, Chicago and Seattle share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Chicago (+1) and Seattle (+1) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Both Chicago and Seattle use the same currency (USD), so there's no exchange rate to worry about for business transactions.
Language
Chicago and Seattle share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Chicago and Seattle visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Seattle?
Seattle, United States is 2 hours behind Chicago, United States. Chicago is in the America/Chicago timezone (UTC-5) and Seattle is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Chicago, what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chicago, it's 10:00 AM in Seattle.
What is the best time to call Seattle from Chicago?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Seattle anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Chicago time).
What currency does Seattle use?
Seattle, United States uses USD. Chicago uses USD. Both cities share the same currency.
What language is spoken in Seattle?
The primary language in Seattle is English. Chicago also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Seattle from Chicago?
To call Seattle from Chicago, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Both cities share the country code +1.
