Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cdt and pdt?
Central Daylight Time (cdt) is UTC-5 and Pacific Daylight Time (pdt) is UTC-7. The difference between them is 2 hours.
Where is cdt used?
Central Daylight Time (cdt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
Where is pdt used?
Pacific Daylight Time (pdt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
How do I convert cdt to pdt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any cdt time and the pdt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
How far apart are CDT (Chicago) and PDT (Los Angeles)?
CDT (Chicago) is 2 hours ahead of PDT (Los Angeles). When it's noon in CDT (Chicago), it's 10:00 in PDT (Los Angeles).
CDT (Chicago) is in the America/Chicago timezone. PDT (Los Angeles) is in America/Los_Angeles. The difference is 2 hours.
Daily overlap window
Both CDT (Chicago) and PDT (Los Angeles) are simultaneously in business hours for 6 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).
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CDT (Chicago)
PDT (Los Angeles)
Overlap (6h)
Recommended meeting windows
Both CDT (Chicago) and PDT (Los Angeles) are in standard hours simultaneously for 6h per day. 3 recommended slots shown below.
11:00 Chicago / 09:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
12:00 Chicago / 10:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
13:00 Chicago / 11:00 Los Angeles✓ Both working
Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each location's local time.
Public holidays this year
⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.
CDT (Chicago)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
PDT (Los Angeles)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
CDT (Chicago) and PDT (Los Angeles) — practical scheduling
CDT (Chicago) (USA) leads PDT (Los Angeles) (USA) by 2 hours. Despite the gap, a 6-hour window of shared business hours each day keeps real-time collaboration practical for both sides.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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11:00–12:00 in CDT (Chicago) = 09:00–10:00 in PDT (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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12:00–13:00 in CDT (Chicago) = 10:00–11:00 in PDT (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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13:00–14:00 in CDT (Chicago) = 11:00–12:00 in PDT (Los Angeles). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
DST transitions can silently shift your meeting times by an hour. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension tracks these changes automatically so you never get caught off guard.
Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in CDT (Chicago). The input bar accepts natural language like "3pm", "15:30", or "9am Rome" for instant conversions.
