Chicago to Recife Time Difference
Recife is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 14:00 in Recife.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Recife (UTC-3)
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When it's 15:00 in Chicago, it's 17:00 in Recife
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Recife✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,711 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.1h
Time Difference
+2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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10:05
09:00 - 15:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
08:00
Recife
09:00
Chicago
11:00
Recife
12:00
Chicago
14:00
Recife
15:00
Chicago
17:00
Recife
18:00
Chicago
20:00
Recife
21:00
Chicago
23:00
Recife
00:00
Chicago
02:00
Recife
03:00
Chicago
05:00
Recife
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Recife?
Recife is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 14:00 in Recife. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Recife uses America/Recife (UTC-3).
What is the best time to call Recife from Chicago?
There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Recife. The best window is 09:00–15:00 Chicago time (11:00–17:00 in Recife).
Does the Chicago to Recife 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 Chicago and Recife
The distance between Chicago and Recife is approximately 7,711 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Recife time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.