Chicago ↔ Sao Paulo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Sao Paulo easily. Chicago is 3 hours behind Sao Paulo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Chicago time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:45 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:45 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:45 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 3 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
Sao Paulo Business Pulse
- Culture Warm and relationship-oriented. Personal touch and face-to-face (or video) meetings are preferred over emails.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Mornings can start slowly; the most productive time for calls is between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Avoid scheduling anything critical for Friday afternoon, as many locals begin their weekend travel early. Brazilians value personal warmth; always include a friendly greeting.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | USA | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | -23.55, -46.63 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 22,620,000 |