What time is 5 PM in Los Angeles in Chicago?

Instant time conversion · United States to United States

Los Angeles
5 PM
PDT · UTC-7
Live now: 2:07 PM
+2h
Chicago
7 PM
CDT · UTC-5
Live now: 4:07 PM

Los Angeles to Chicago — Time Conversion

When it is 5 PM in Los Angeles (Pacific Daylight Time, PDT), it is 7 PM in Chicago (Central Daylight Time, CDT).Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Use the table above to see the equivalent time in Chicago and other major cities worldwide. Click any row to open the full hour page for that destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is 5 PM in Los Angeles in Chicago?

5 PM Los Angeles time (PDT) equals 7 PM in Chicago (CDT).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) and Chicago uses Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5).

Is 5 PM Los Angeles a good time to call Chicago?

5 PM in Los Angeles corresponds to 7 PM in Chicago, which is outside typical working hours. Consider scheduling between 9 AM–6 PM CDT instead.

How do I convert time from Los Angeles to Chicago?

To convert Los Angeles time to Chicago time, add (+2) hours. For example, 5 PM PDT = 7 PM CDT.