Costa Rica to Chicago time converter

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

Costa Rica MST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sinaloa, Mexico
Wed, Oct 21
MSTUTC-7
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5+2h
Finding your time zone…

8:37 AM in Costa Rica, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Costa Rica to Chicago conversion table

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

Costa RicaChicago
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 Costa Rica (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Costa Rica and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +2h

Distance

Costa Rica and Chicago are 2,643 km (1,642 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Costa Rica.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Costa Rica?

When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Costa Rica?

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

Does the time difference between Costa Rica and Chicago change?

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