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Time difference between Chicago and Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Chicago
United States · Central Daylight Time
2:44 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Washington, D.C.
United States · Eastern Daylight Time
3:44 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Chicago to Washington, D.C. time converter

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

ChicagoWashington, D.C.
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−5 and Washington, D.C. is on UTC−4.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Chicago?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Washington, D.C.), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Washington, D.C. change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Washington, D.C. will be 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

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