Porto Alegre to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours behind Porto Alegre. When it is 9:00 AM in Porto Alegre, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

Porto Alegre BRT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Fri, Oct 16
BRTUTC-3
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-2h
Finding your time zone…

4:17 PM in Porto Alegre, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Porto Alegre to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Porto Alegre and Chicago 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

Porto Alegre and Chicago are 8,822 km (5,482 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Porto Alegre and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind Porto Alegre.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Porto Alegre?

When it is 9:00 AM in Porto Alegre, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Porto Alegre?

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

Does the time difference between Porto Alegre 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.