Chicago to São João time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

São João BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Chicago to São João conversion table

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

ChicagoSão João
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 João).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and São João 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 João are 7,679 km (4,772 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and São João?

São João is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and São João change?

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