Chicago (Central) to Los Angeles (Pacific) — Time Zone Converter
CT (UTC-5) → PT (UTC-7). Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind relative to Chicago (Central) right now.
Chicago (Central)
Oct 7, 2026, 6:54 AM
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:54 AM
Need the reverse? Los Angeles (Pacific) to Chicago (Central) →
Sample times — CT to PT
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Chicago (Central) and Los Angeles (Pacific)Chicago (Central) vs Los Angeles (Pacific) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Dates (2026) CT PT Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−6 UTC−8 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−5 UTC−7 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−6 UTC−8 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Chicago (Central) vs Los Angeles (Pacific) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
| Dates (2026) | CT | PT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−6 | UTC−8 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−5 | UTC−7 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−6 | UTC−8 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 2 hours behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Central to Pacific Time is a straight two-hour difference all year. Chicago–Los Angeles is a common domestic corridor for logistics, broadcast, and companies with a Midwest headquarters and a West Coast office.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago (Central) and Los Angeles (Pacific)?
Right now the offset is about 2 hours behind (from CT to PT). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Chicago (Central) vs Los Angeles (Pacific)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US Central states and the US West Coast?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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