Time difference between Chicago and Santiago
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Chicago
Right now
Chicago
06:55
CDT ·
UTC-5
Santiago
08:55
CLST ·
UTC-3
Best time for a call between Chicago and Santiago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Chicago 11:00 Santiago
- 10:00 Chicago 12:00 Santiago
- 11:00 Chicago 13:00 Santiago
Hour by hour: Chicago to Santiago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Chicago (reference) | Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:00 | |
| 01:00 | 03:00 | |
| 02:00 | 04:00 | |
| 03:00 | 05:00 | |
| 04:00 | 06:00 | |
| 05:00 | 07:00 | |
| 06:00 | 08:00 | |
| 07:00 | 09:00 | |
| 08:00 | 10:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 11:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | |
| 13:00 | 15:00 | |
| 14:00 | 16:00 | |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | |
| 16:00 | 18:00 | |
| 17:00 | 19:00 | |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | |
| 19:00 | 21:00 | |
| 20:00 | 22:00 | |
| 21:00 | 23:00 | |
| 22:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
Table built for October 12, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Santiago?
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Chicago
What is the best time to call between Chicago and Santiago?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Chicago / 11:00 Santiago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Chicago and Santiago change during the year?
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.