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Time difference between São Paulo and Chicago

Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo.

São Paulo
Brazil · Brasilia Standard Time
9:31 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Chicago
United States · Central Standard Time
6:31 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

São Paulo to Chicago time converter

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

São PauloChicago
12:00 AM9:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago?

Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo. São Paulo is on UTC−3 and Chicago is on UTC−6.

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 6:00 AM in Chicago.

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

The best time to call or meet is 12:00 PM–6:00 PM in São Paulo (9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Chicago), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both São Paulo and Chicago?

Both São Paulo and Chicago usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Chicago will be 2 hours behind São Paulo.

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