Dale City to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind Dale City. When it is 9:00 AM in Dale City, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

Dale City EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Virginia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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1:49 PM in Dale City, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Dale City to Chicago conversion table

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

Dale CityChicago
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Dale City and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

Dale City and Chicago are 947 km (588 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Dale City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Dale City.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Dale City?

When it is 9:00 AM in Dale City, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Dale City?

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

Does the time difference between Dale City and Chicago change?

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