Chicago to San José time converter
San José is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in San José.
5:00 PM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chicago to San José conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in San José. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | 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 San José).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and San José switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h
Distance
Chicago and San José are 3,444 km (2,140 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and San José?
San José is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What time is it in San José when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in San José.
When is the best time to call 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 San José).
Does the time difference between Chicago and 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.