Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

Does San Jose observe daylight saving time?

Yes. San Jose is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

What time is it in San Jose when it's 9 AM in Chicago?

7:00 AM in San Jose, on the same day.

Chicago to San Jose Meeting Planner

San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours today.

Chicago · United States

12:21 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CDT · summer time

San Jose · United States

10:21 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Chicago and San Jose

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in San Jose). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

ChicagoOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time12:21AMnow
San JoseUnited States ·· summer time10:21PMYesterday · now

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Date in Chicago

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Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Chicago time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Chicago (13:00) and San Jose (11:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Chicago (12:00) and San Jose (10:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Chicago (14:00) and San Jose (12:00).

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Your meeting

Chicago1:00 PM CDTSun, Oct 18
San Jose11:00 AM PDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 18:00 UTC

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Time difference between Chicago and San Jose

San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago right now: San Jose is on PDT (UTC-7) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Chicago: then San Jose is 1 hour behind Chicago.

Time difference between Chicago and San Jose over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	San Jose 2 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	San Jose 1 hour behind	Clocks go back in Chicago
Sun, Nov 1	San Jose 2 hours behind	Clocks go back in San Jose
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	San Jose 3 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Chicago
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	San Jose 2 hours behind	Clocks go forward in San Jose

Chicago is on Central Standard Time. San Jose is on Pacific Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chicago & San Jose Scheduling

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Jose?: San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago right now: San Jose is on PDT (UTC-7) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Chicago: then San Jose is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and San Jose?: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in San Jose). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
Does San Jose observe daylight saving time?: Yes. San Jose is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
What time is it in San Jose when it's 9 AM in Chicago?: 7:00 AM in San Jose, on the same day.

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