Chicago to Puerto Cortez time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Puerto Cortez CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

5:14 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Puerto Cortez conversion table

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

ChicagoPuerto Cortez
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 Puerto Cortez).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Puerto Cortez are 2,894 km (1,798 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Puerto Cortez?

Puerto Cortez is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Puerto Cortez when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Puerto Cortez from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Puerto Cortez change?

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