São Francisco to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours behind São Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in São Francisco, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

São Francisco BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

São Francisco
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Tue, Oct 20
BRTUTC-3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

São Francisco to Chicago conversion table

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

São FranciscoChicago
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 São Francisco (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

São Francisco and Chicago are 7,782 km (4,836 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between São Francisco and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind São Francisco.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in São Francisco, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

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

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

Does the time difference between São Francisco 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.