North Potomac to Chicago time converter

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

North Potomac EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

3:45 AM in North Potomac, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

North Potomac to Chicago conversion table

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

North PotomacChicago
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 North Potomac (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because North Potomac and Chicago 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

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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between North Potomac and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind North Potomac.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between North Potomac 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.