Time difference between São Paulo and Chicago

Chicago is 2 hours behind São Paulo.

Brazil · Brasilia Standard Time

4:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

São Paulo to Chicago time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind São Paulo. São Paulo is on UTC−3 and Chicago is on UTC−5.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from São Paulo?

The best time to call or meet is 11:00 AM–6:00 PM in São Paulo (9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Chicago), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Chicago will be 3 hours behind São Paulo.

São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. More: time in São Paulo · time in Chicago