Chicago → Washington, D.C.: Time Difference
Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
How the difference works
Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) and Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 955 km (594 mi) great-circle distance.
Chicago → Washington, D.C., hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?
In standard time, Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Chicago, what time is it in Washington, D.C.?
In standard time it is 10:00 in Washington, D.C.. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Washington, D.C. from Chicago?
About 955 km (594 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.