Time difference between São Paulo and Chicago
Chicago is 2 hours behind São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 · Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because São Paulo does not change its clocks and Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
| São Paulo / Chicago clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 2 hours behind | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 3 hours behind | about 18 weeks |
São Paulo stays put all year while Chicago moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Chicago's side alone. A recurring meeting set in São Paulo's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 6 hours — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in São Paulo, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Chicago.
São Paulo to Chicago, hour by hour
| São Paulo | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours behind São Paulo for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because São Paulo does not change its clocks and Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Chicago ahead of São Paulo?
No — Chicago is 2 hours behind. São Paulo is UTC−3 and Chicago is UTC−6 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in São Paulo in Chicago?
7:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can São Paulo and Chicago meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in São Paulo, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Chicago.
Other pairs
- São Paulo to Mexico City
- São Paulo to Denver
- São Paulo to Los Angeles
- São Paulo to Vancouver
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- São Paulo to Lagos
- São Paulo to Johannesburg
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