Time difference between Washington, D.C. and Chicago

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

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:30 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Central Standard Time

6:30 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 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−5 and Chicago is on UTC−6.

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.

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

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

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

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

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