Los Angeles is exactly 2 hours behind Chicago year-round. When it's 3:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 PM in Los Angeles. Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.
Los Angeles is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) while Chicago is in the Central Time Zone (CT). This 2-hour difference is consistent throughout the year since both cities change clocks together.
Optimal meeting window: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Los Angeles time (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chicago). This provides full overlap during business hours.
Los Angeles entertainment companies frequently coordinate with Chicago's advertising and media industries during these overlapping hours.