Rio de Janeiro to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Mon, Oct 19
BRTUTC-3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Chicago conversion table

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

Rio de JaneiroChicago
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 Rio de Janeiro (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -2h

Distance

Rio de Janeiro and Chicago are 8,529 km (5,300 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro?

When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Rio de Janeiro?

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

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro 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.