Chicago to São Paulo time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

São Paulo BRT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
São Paulo
Brazil
Fri, Oct 16
BRTUTC-3+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to São Paulo conversion table

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

ChicagoSão Paulo
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 Paulo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +2h

Distance

Chicago and São Paulo are 8,406 km (5,223 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and São Paulo?

São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and São Paulo change?

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