Chicago to Nicoya time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Nicoya CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Chicago to Nicoya conversion table

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

ChicagoNicoya
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 Nicoya).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Nicoya are 3,531 km (2,194 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Nicoya?

Nicoya is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Nicoya from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Nicoya change?

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