Seattle to Chicago Time Converter

Converting time between Seattle and Chicago is simple with our converter. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.

🇺🇸United States
2 hours ahead
🇺🇸United States

Current Time in Seattle

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Daytime
2 hours ahead
time difference

Current Time in Chicago

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Daytime
Time Zone
Los Angeles
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Distance
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Time Zone
Chicago

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Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle

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Common conversion times between Seattle and Chicago

🇺🇸Seattle Time
🇺🇸Chicago Time
12:00 AM7:00 PM
6:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between Seattle and Chicago is 2 hours. When it's noon in Seattle, it's 14:00 in Chicago. This 2-hour advance affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

The best time for meetings between Seattle and Chicago is during the 6-hour overlap window from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Seattle time (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago time).

Business Hours Overlap

Business hours overlap for 6 hours daily. In Seattle, this window is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, corresponding to 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago.

Cultural Considerations

When planning meetings between Seattle and Chicago, consider local business hours and cultural preferences for meeting times.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between Seattle and Chicago, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles