Gaithersburg to Chicago time converter

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

Gaithersburg EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Gaithersburg
Maryland, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Gaithersburg to Chicago conversion table

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

GaithersburgChicago
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 Gaithersburg (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -1h

Distance

Gaithersburg and Chicago are 933 km (580 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Gaithersburg and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Gaithersburg.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Gaithersburg?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Gaithersburg?

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

Does the time difference between Gaithersburg 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.