Chicago to Puerto Rico time converter

Puerto Rico is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Puerto Rico.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Puerto Rico ART

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Argentina
Wed, Oct 21
ARTUTC-3+2h
Finding your time zone…

5:27 PM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Puerto Rico conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +2h

Distance

Chicago and Puerto Rico are 8,338 km (5,181 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Puerto Rico.

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Puerto Rico change?

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