Recife to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 2 hours behind Recife. When it is noon in Recife, it is 10:00 in Chicago.
Recife (UTC-3) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 12:00 in Recife, it's 10:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Recife & Chicago✓ 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
Excellent
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Today 11:00
11:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Recife
04:00
Chicago
09:00
Recife
07:00
Chicago
12:00
Recife
10:00
Chicago
15:00
Recife
13:00
Chicago
18:00
Recife
16:00
Chicago
21:00
Recife
19:00
Chicago
00:00
Recife
22:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Recife
01:00
Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Recife ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours behind Recife. When it is 12:00 noon in Recife, it is 10:00 in Chicago. Recife operates on America/Recife (UTC-3), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Recife?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Recife and Chicago. The best window is 11:00–18:00 Recife time (09:00–16:00 in Chicago).
Does the Recife 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 Recife and Chicago
The distance between Recife and Chicago is approximately 7,711 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.