São Paulo to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo right now. 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 6:00 AM in Chicago.
Time now: São Paulo and Chicago
Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
São Paulo and Chicago are about 8,406 km (5,223 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now São Paulo is on UTC-03:00 (UTC-03:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
São Paulo to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| São Paulo | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to meet between São Paulo and Chicago
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM São Paulo = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Chicago
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 2 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in São Paulo is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in São Paulo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago?
Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert São Paulo to Chicago?
Subtract 3 hours from the São Paulo time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 6:00 AM in Chicago. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 6:19 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:19 PM in São Paulo.
Does the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 2 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between São Paulo and Chicago?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM São Paulo = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Chicago. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.