Washington DC Chicago Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Washington DC and Chicago?

Washington DC is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Washington DC uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4) while Chicago uses Central Time (CT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 PM in Washington DC.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Chicago from Washington DC

Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Washington DC time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Chicago, covering standard Midwest business hours.

Washington DC and Chicago are two of America's most important cities - the political capital and the Midwest's commercial capital. There's constant communication between government offices in DC and businesses headquartered in Chicago. The 1-hour difference makes same-day coordination seamless.

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