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São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Chicago is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in São Paulo.

Keep meetings inside 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Chicago — that maps to 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in São Paulo. With 8 hours of daily overlap, these two cities are an easy pairing; almost any reasonable hour works. Because Chicago and São Paulo don't both observe daylight saving, plan to re-check the overlap around March and November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Chicago and São Paulo?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Chicago, which corresponds to 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
How many hours overlap between Chicago and São Paulo during a typical workday?
There are about 8 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Chicago and São Paulo?
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, but São Paulo does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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