World Timezones

PST to Chicago Converter

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Pacific Time5:27 amWed, Jun 10
Pacific TimePDT
North America · UTC-7
5:27 amWed, Jun 10
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ChicagoCDT
IL, United States · UTC-5
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Offset

The time difference between Pacific Time and Chicago is 2 hours.

2 hours

Pacific Time (PDT) is behind Chicago (CDT).

PDT: UTC-7

CDT: UTC-5

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Pacific Time (11 AM–5 PM in Chicago).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Pacific Time (2:00 PM Chicago).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

United States

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
  • Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
  • Memorial DayMon, May 25
  • Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
  • Independence DayFri, Jul 3
  • Labour DayMon, Sep 7
  • Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
  • Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
  • Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Pacific Time is also known as PST, or PDT. To call United States, dial +1.

Chicago uses Central Time (CST, or CDT). To call United States, dial +1.

Chicago is approximately 1,750 miles northeast of Pacific Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

PSTChicagoDay
12:00 am2:00 amSame day
1:00 am3:00 amSame day
2:00 am4:00 amSame day
3:00 am5:00 amSame day
4:00 am6:00 amSame day
5:00 am7:00 amSame day
6:00 am8:00 amSame day
7:00 am9:00 amSame day
8:00 am10:00 amSame day
9:00 am11:00 amSame day
10:00 am12:00 pmSame day
11:00 am1:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm1:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Both Pacific Time and Chicago observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Pacific Time
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:05 PM
Day length
14h 23m
Chicago
Sunrise
5:16 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Day length
15h 9m

Daylight overlap: 12h 44m — 5:42 AM–6:26 PM in Pacific Time (7:42 AM–8:26 PM in Chicago). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Pacific Time

  • BUR
  • HHR
  • LAX
  • LGB
  • SNA
  • CLD
  • SAN
  • TIJ
  • OAK
  • SFO

Airports in Central Time

  • GYY
  • MDW
  • ORD
  • HOU
  • IAH
  • SAT
  • DAL
  • DFW
  • AUS
  • BNA

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am PST in Chicago?
9:00 am PST is 11:00 am Chicago.
What is 12:00 pm PST in Chicago?
12:00 pm PST is 2:00 pm Chicago.
What is 12:30 pm PST in Chicago?
12:30 pm PST is 2:30 pm Chicago.
What is 2:00 pm PST in Chicago?
2:00 pm PST is 4:00 pm Chicago.
What is 5:00 pm PST in Chicago?
5:00 pm PST is 7:00 pm Chicago.
What is 11:30 pm PST in Chicago?
11:30 pm PST is 1:30 am Chicago, the next day.