Time difference between Chicago and Seattle

Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago.

United States · Central Standard Time

6:45 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Pacific Standard Time

4:45 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Chicago to Seattle time converter

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Seattle?

Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−6 and Seattle is on UTC−8.

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.

Which days are working days in both Chicago and Seattle?

Both Chicago and Seattle usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Seattle change?

No. Neither Chicago nor Seattle changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

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