Buenos Aires to Chicago Time Difference

Chicago is 2 hours behind Buenos Aires. When it is noon in Buenos Aires, it is 10:00 in Chicago.

Buenos Aires (UTC-3)Chicago (UTC-5)

Buenos Aires

Argentina

⏱️2 hours behind
18:39

Wed, Apr 22

📞 +54💱 ARS

Chicago

United States

16:39

Wed, Apr 22

📞 +1💱 USD

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When it's 21:00 in Buenos Aires, it's 19:00 in Chicago

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Buenos Aires
21:00
Chicago
19:00
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🤝 Best Meeting Times

Buenos Aires & Chicago
Times shown in Buenos Aires time
Excellent - Both in office
Good - Flexible hours

✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)

◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)

✈️ Travel Information

Distance

9,012 km

Est. Flight Time

~11.6h

Time Difference

-2h

Work Hours Overlap

6h

Excellent

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11:00 - 17:00

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

Buenos Aires

04:00

Chicago

09:00

Buenos Aires

07:00

Chicago

12:00

Buenos Aires

10:00

Chicago

15:00

Buenos Aires

13:00

Chicago

18:00

Buenos Aires

16:00

Chicago

21:00

Buenos Aires

19:00

Chicago

00:00

Buenos Aires

22:00

Chicago (-1)

03:00

Buenos Aires

01:00

Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is Buenos Aires ahead of Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind Buenos Aires. When it is 12:00 noon in Buenos Aires, it is 10:00 in Chicago. Buenos Aires operates on America/Argentina/Buenos Aires (UTC-3), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

What is the best time to call Chicago from Buenos Aires?

There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Buenos Aires and Chicago. The best window is 11:00–18:00 Buenos Aires time (09:00–16:00 in Chicago).

Does the Buenos Aires to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?

The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.

Flying between Buenos Aires and Chicago

The distance between Buenos Aires and Chicago is approximately 9,012 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.