Chicago to São Tomé time converter

São Tomé is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in São Tomé.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

São Tomé UTC+0

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
São Tomé
Sao Tome and Principe
Tue, Oct 20
UTC+0+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to São Tomé conversion table

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

ChicagoSão Tomé
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in São Tomé).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +5h

Distance

Chicago and São Tomé are 10,345 km (6,428 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and São Tomé?

São Tomé is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in São Tomé.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in São Tomé).

Does the time difference between Chicago and São Tomé change?

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