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Time difference between Chicago and Seattle

Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago.

Chicago
United States · Central Daylight Time
3:30 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Seattle
United States · Pacific Daylight Time
1:30 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Chicago to Seattle time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

ChicagoSeattle
12:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Seattle?

Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−5 and Seattle is on UTC−7.

What time is it in Seattle when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Seattle.

When is the best time to call Seattle from Chicago?

The best time to call or meet is 11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Seattle), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Seattle change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Seattle will be 1 hour behind Chicago.

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle. More: time in Chicago · time in Seattle

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