Chicago to North Potomac time converter

North Potomac is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in North Potomac.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

North Potomac EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Maryland, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

1:26 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to North Potomac conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in North Potomac. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoNorth Potomac
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+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in North Potomac).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and North Potomac switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and North Potomac are 930 km (578 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and North Potomac?

North Potomac is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in North Potomac when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in North Potomac.

When is the best time to call North Potomac from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in North Potomac).

Does the time difference between Chicago and North Potomac change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.