Buenos Aires to Chicago Time Difference
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires is currently 2 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
9,012 km
Approx. flight
10.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Buenos Aires to Chicago
| 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Buenos Aires does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Buenos Aires is 2 hours behind relative to Chicago.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Buenos Aires and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and Chicago?
The time difference between Buenos Aires and Chicago is currently 2 hours behind. Buenos Aires uses GMT-3 (UTC-3), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Buenos Aires, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Buenos Aires, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Buenos Aires and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Buenos Aires and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Buenos Aires ahead or behind Chicago?
Buenos Aires is currently 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time zone is Buenos Aires in?
Buenos Aires is in the America/Argentina/Buenos Aires time zone, currently using GMT-3 (UTC-3). Buenos Aires does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Buenos Aires in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Buenos Aires, it is 10:00 PM in Chicago.