Chicago to Teresina Time Difference
Teresina is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 14:00 in Teresina.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Fortaleza (UTC-3)
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When it's 17:00 in Chicago, it's 19:00 in Teresina
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Chicago & Teresina✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,914 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.1h
Time Difference
+2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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12:54
09:00 - 15:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
08:00
Teresina
09:00
Chicago
11:00
Teresina
12:00
Chicago
14:00
Teresina
15:00
Chicago
17:00
Teresina
18:00
Chicago
20:00
Teresina
21:00
Chicago
23:00
Teresina
00:00
Chicago
02:00
Teresina
03:00
Chicago
05:00
Teresina
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Teresina?
Teresina is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 14:00 in Teresina. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Teresina uses America/Fortaleza (UTC-3).
What is the best time to call Teresina from Chicago?
There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Teresina. The best window is 09:00–15:00 Chicago time (11:00–17:00 in Teresina).
Does the Chicago to Teresina 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 Teresina
The distance between Chicago and Teresina is approximately 6,914 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Teresina time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.