Chicago to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Tue, Oct 20
BRTUTC-3+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

ChicagoRio de Janeiro
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 Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Rio de Janeiro switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +2h

Distance

Chicago and Rio de Janeiro are 8,529 km (5,300 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro change?

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