Time Difference between São Paulo and Chicago
Sao Paulo (UTC-3) → Chicago (UTC-6)
São Paulo
Brazil
Sat, Jan 24
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 21:00 in São Paulo, it's 18:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
São Paulo & Chicago✓ 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
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
São Paulo
03:00
Chicago
09:00
São Paulo
06:00
Chicago
12:00
São Paulo
09:00
Chicago
15:00
São Paulo
12:00
Chicago
18:00
São Paulo
15:00
Chicago
21:00
São Paulo
18:00
Chicago
00:00
São Paulo
21:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
São Paulo
00:00
Chicago
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between São Paulo and Chicago
São Paulo, Brazil and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 3 hours. When it's noon in São Paulo, it's 3 hours earlier in Chicago.
São Paulo operates on America/Sao Paulo timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. 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 São Paulo and Chicago is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between São Paulo and Chicago 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.