Time Difference between Chicago and São Paulo
Chicago (UTC-6) → Sao Paulo (UTC-3)
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
São Paulo
Brazil
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 20:00 in Chicago, it's 23:00 in São Paulo
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & São Paulo✓ Perfect Match (5 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,408 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.9h
Time Difference
+3h
Work Hours Overlap
5h
Good
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 14:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
09:00
São Paulo
09:00
Chicago
12:00
São Paulo
12:00
Chicago
15:00
São Paulo
15:00
Chicago
18:00
São Paulo
18:00
Chicago
21:00
São Paulo
21:00
Chicago
00:00
São Paulo (+1)
00:00
Chicago
03:00
São Paulo
03:00
Chicago
06:00
São Paulo
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and São Paulo
Chicago, United States and São Paulo, Brazil are separated by a time difference of 3 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 3 hours later in São Paulo.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while São Paulo uses America/Sao Paulo. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
With only 3 hours difference, scheduling calls between Chicago and São Paulo is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and São Paulo is approximately 8,408 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.