Wa to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 5 hours behind Wa. When it is 9:00 AM in Wa, it is 4:00 AM in Chicago.
10:20 PM in Wa, Friday, October 16, 2026
Wa to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Wa and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Wa | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Wa (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Wa and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -5h
Distance
Wa and Chicago are 8,864 km (5,508 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Wa and Chicago?
Chicago is 5 hours behind Wa.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Wa?
When it is 9:00 AM in Wa, it is 4:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Wa?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Wa (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Wa 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.