Time difference between Seattle and Chicago

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.

United States · Pacific Standard Time

4:29 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Central Standard Time

6:29 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Seattle to Chicago time converter

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

What is the time difference between Seattle and Chicago?

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

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.

Which days are working days in both Seattle and Chicago?

Both Seattle and Chicago usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Seattle and Chicago change?

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

Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago. More: time in Seattle · time in Chicago