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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 Standard Time
6:30 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Washington, D.C.
United States · Eastern Standard Time
7:30 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 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−6 and Washington, D.C. is on UTC−5.

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.

Which days are working days in both Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

Both Chicago and Washington, D.C. usually work Monday to Friday.

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

No. Neither Chicago nor Washington, D.C. changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

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