Time zone meeting planner
Chicago and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones
Chicago and São Paulo are 2 hours apart (São Paulo ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Chicago
- 8 March to 31 October: São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago
- 1 November to 31 December: São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Chicago
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Chicago lands at 11 AM in São Paulo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Chicago changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
- São Paulo does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — Chicago: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Chicago: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Chicago: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Chicago: Christmas Day
- 12 October — São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida
- 2 November — São Paulo: All Souls' Day
- 15 November — São Paulo: Republic Proclamation Day
- 20 November — São Paulo: National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Chicago and São Paulo
What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Chicago is 11 AM in São Paulo (UTC-5 against UTC-3). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Chicago or São Paulo change clocks first?
São Paulo does not observe daylight saving time; Chicago does, so the gap shifts when Chicago changes clocks.
Is there a public holiday in Chicago or São Paulo soon?
Chicago: Columbus Day on 12 October. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.