São Paulo is usually 2 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago observes daylight saving time and São Paulo does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

São PauloChicago

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 5:40 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:34 AMSunset 8:21 PM(local)

Chicago: daylight saving timeNow UTC-5 CDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
São PauloUTC-3
ChicagoUTC-5CDT

🇧🇷 São Paulo

Dialing code+55
Population12,400,232
Coordinates23.55°S, 46.64°W
Elevation769 m

🇺🇸 Chicago

Dialing code+1
Population2,664,452
Coordinates41.85°N, 87.65°W
Elevation179 m

Best time for a call: 11:00–18:00 in São PauloAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago?
São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between São Paulo and Chicago?
The best window to call is 11:00–18:00 São Paulo time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago change?
Because at least one of São Paulo and Chicago observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).