São Paulo to Chicago time converter

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

São Paulo BRT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

São Paulo
Brazil
Fri, Oct 16
BRTUTC-3
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

São Paulo to Chicago conversion table

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

São PauloChicago
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 Paulo (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because São Paulo 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

São Paulo and Chicago are 8,406 km (5,223 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind São Paulo.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between São Paulo 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.