São José to Chicago time converter

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

São José BRT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

São José
Santa Catarina, 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)

São José to Chicago conversion table

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

São JoséChicago
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 José (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because São José 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

São José and Chicago are 8,702 km (5,407 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between São José and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind São José.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between São José 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.