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Time difference between Seattle and Chicago

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.

Seattle
United States · Pacific Daylight Time
1:32 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chicago
United States · Central Daylight Time
3:32 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Seattle to Chicago time converter

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

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

Questions

What is the time difference between Seattle and Chicago?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Seattle, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Seattle?

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

Does the time difference between Seattle and Chicago change?

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

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