Chicago to São Francisco time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

São Francisco BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
São Francisco
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Tue, Oct 20
BRTUTC-3+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to São Francisco conversion table

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

ChicagoSão Francisco
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 São Francisco).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and São Francisco switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +2h

Distance

Chicago and São Francisco are 7,782 km (4,836 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and São Francisco?

São Francisco is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in São Francisco when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in São Francisco.

When is the best time to call São Francisco from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and São Francisco change?

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