Time Difference Between Buenos Aires and Chicago

Buenos Aires is 2h 0m ahead of Chicago. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Buenos Aires, Argentina
1:09:57AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-3

Chicago, United States
11:09:57PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Buenos Aires fall between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Chicago.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Chicago behind Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is 2h 0m ahead of Chicago. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Buenos Aires and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Buenos Aires does not observe daylight saving time, and Chicago observes it. Because of that, the gap is 3h 0m for part of the year and 2h 0m for the rest.