Chicago → Sao Paulo: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) and Sao Paulo uses America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-3 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 3 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago observes daylight saving time while Sao Paulo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 8,408 km (5,225 mi) great-circle distance.
Chicago → Sao Paulo, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sao Paulo?
In standard time, Sao Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago observes daylight saving time while Sao Paulo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Chicago, what time is it in Sao Paulo?
In standard time it is 12:00 in Sao Paulo. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Sao Paulo from Chicago?
About 8,408 km (5,225 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.