Brasília to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours behind Brasília. When it is 9:00 AM in Brasília, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

Brasília BRT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Brasília
Federal District, Brazil
Fri, Oct 16
BRTUTC-3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Brasília to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Brasília (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -2h

Distance

Brasília and Chicago are 7,593 km (4,718 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Brasília and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind Brasília.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Brasília, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Brasília?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Brasília (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Brasília 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.