Time difference between Washington, D.C. and Chicago

Chicago is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C..

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:44 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:44 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Washington, D.C. to Chicago time converter

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

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

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. More: time in Washington, D.C. · time in Chicago