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Chicago to São Paulo time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 3 hours ahead in January and 2 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 12:00 PM (winter) or 11:00 AM (summer) in São Paulo.

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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Chicago to São Paulo time table

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

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Chicago
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Chicago

Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). São Paulo does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-3 all year.

Best time to call São Paulo, Brazil from Chicago

  • January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Chicago (12:00 PM–5:00 PM in São Paulo).
  • July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM–5:00 PM in São Paulo).

São Paulo vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New York2 hours ahead1 hour ahead
Chicago3 hours ahead2 hours ahead
Denver4 hours ahead3 hours ahead
Phoenix4 hours ahead4 hours ahead
Los Angeles5 hours ahead4 hours ahead

Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and São Paulo?

São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 2 hours ahead in July.

If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in São Paulo?

11:00 PM in winter and 10:00 PM in summer.

Does São Paulo use daylight saving time?

São Paulo does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-3 all year.