Chicago to Puntarenas time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Puntarenas CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Puntarenas conversion table

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

ChicagoPuntarenas
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 Puntarenas).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas are 3,555 km (2,209 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Puntarenas?

Puntarenas is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Puntarenas from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Puntarenas change?

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