Time difference
Time difference between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Rio de Janeiro is currently 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago • CDT
8:18 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Rio de Janeiro • GMT-3
10:18 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 6 hours. 9 AM–3 PM in Chicago is 11 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Chicago | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 11:00 PM |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 3 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Rio de Janeiro than Chicago?
- Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
- What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 AM in Chicago is 11:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
- Do Chicago and Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 3 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from Chicago?
- Aim for 9 AM–3 PM in Chicago, which is 11 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro.