Time difference between Chicago and São Paulo
São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago
Right now
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
São Paulo
13:38
BRT ·
UTC-3
Best time for a call between Chicago and São Paulo
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Chicago 11:00 São Paulo
- 10:00 Chicago 12:00 São Paulo
- 11:00 Chicago 13:00 São Paulo
Hour by hour: Chicago to São Paulo
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Chicago (reference) | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Chicago changes its clocks and São Paulo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago
What is the best time to call between Chicago and São Paulo?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Chicago / 11:00 São Paulo. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Chicago and São Paulo change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and São Paulo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.