Time difference between Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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

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Chicago and Washington, D.C. through the year

ChicagoWashington, D.C.Difference
JanuaryUTC−6UTC−5+1 h
JulyUTC−5UTC−4+1 h

Time zones: Chicago uses America/Chicago, Washington, D.C. uses America/New York. How far apart are they? See the distance from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Current local time: Chicago · Washington, D.C..

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Frequently asked questions

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

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago all year. The live figure at the top of this page uses today’s rules.

If it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, what time is it in Washington, D.C.?

In January it is 10:00 (24-hour clock) in Washington, D.C.; in July it is 10:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.

Do Chicago and Washington, D.C. use daylight saving time?

Chicago: yes (UTC−6 standard, UTC−5 summer). Washington, D.C.: yes (UTC−5 standard, UTC−4 summer).