Chicago to Puerto San José time converter
Puerto San José is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Puerto San José.
Chicago CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Puerto San José CST
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
9:41 PM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Chicago to Puerto San José conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Puerto San José. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Puerto San José |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 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 San José).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Puerto San José switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h
Distance
Chicago and Puerto San José are 3,120 km (1,939 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Puerto San José?
Puerto San José is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What time is it in Puerto San José when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Puerto San José.
When is the best time to call Puerto San José from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Puerto San José).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Puerto San José change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.