Puntarenas to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Puntarenas. When it is 9:00 AM in Puntarenas, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.
Puntarenas CST
Friday, October 16, 2026
Chicago CDT
Friday, October 16, 2026
2:54 PM in Puntarenas, Friday, October 16, 2026
Puntarenas to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Puntarenas and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Puntarenas | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Puntarenas (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Puntarenas and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +1h
Distance
Puntarenas and Chicago are 3,555 km (2,209 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Puntarenas and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Puntarenas.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Puntarenas?
When it is 9:00 AM in Puntarenas, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Puntarenas?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Puntarenas (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Puntarenas 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.