Chicago to Cartago time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Cartago CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Thu, Oct 22
CDTUTC-5
Cartago
Costa Rica
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Cartago conversion table

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

ChicagoCartago
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 Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cartago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Cartago are 3,575 km (2,221 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Cartago?

Cartago is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Cartago from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Cartago change?

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