TimeThereSao Paulo to Chicago time difference
Chicago is 2h behind Sao Paulo (as of 2026-09-30).
Sao Paulo does not use daylight saving time. Chicago does, so the gap changes twice a year.
Every gap change in 2026 and 2027
Gap means how far Chicago is from Sao Paulo. Times are local at the moment the new gap starts.
2026
| Sao Paulo time | Chicago time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 8, 05:00 | Sun, Mar 8, 03:00 | 3h behind to 2h behind (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 1, 04:00 | Sun, Nov 1, 01:00 | 2h behind to 3h behind (grows) |
2027
| Sao Paulo time | Chicago time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 14, 05:00 | Sun, Mar 14, 03:00 | 3h behind to 2h behind (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 7, 04:00 | Sun, Nov 7, 01:00 | 2h behind to 3h behind (grows) |
Business hours overlap
- 3h behind: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 6h shared (Sao Paulo 12:00 to 18:00 is Chicago 09:00 to 15:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 9h shared (Sao Paulo 11:00 to 20:00 is Chicago 08:00 to 17:00).
- 2h behind: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 7h shared (Sao Paulo 11:00 to 18:00 is Chicago 09:00 to 16:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 10h shared (Sao Paulo 10:00 to 20:00 is Chicago 08:00 to 18:00).
FAQ
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Chicago?
Chicago is 3h behind from Jan 1, 2026, then 2h behind from Mar 8, 2026, then 3h behind from Nov 1, 2026, then 2h behind from Mar 14, 2027, then 3h behind from Nov 7, 2027. The exact number depends on daylight saving time.
When does the time difference between Sao Paulo and Chicago change?
It changes on Mar 8, 2026, Nov 1, 2026, Mar 14, 2027, Nov 7, 2027 (dates in Sao Paulo time).
What are good meeting times for Sao Paulo and Chicago?
Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 6h shared (Sao Paulo 12:00 to 18:00 is Chicago 09:00 to 15:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 9h shared (Sao Paulo 11:00 to 20:00 is Chicago 08:00 to 17:00). Check the table above because the gap moves on the dates listed.
Related pairs
- Seoul to Chicago
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Data comes from the IANA time zone database as built into Node.js. Later rule changes by governments can move these dates.
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