Chicago to São José time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

São José BRT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
São José
Santa Catarina, Brazil
Mon, Oct 19
BRTUTC-3+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to São José conversion table

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

ChicagoSão José
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 José).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and São José 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 São José are 8,702 km (5,407 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and São José?

São José is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and São José change?

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