Time Difference Between Chicago and Puerto Rico

Chicago is 1h 0m behind Puerto Rico. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Chicago, United States
12:40:12AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
1:40:12AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-4 · AST

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Puerto Rico.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Puerto Rico ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 1h 0m behind Puerto Rico. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Chicago and Puerto Rico observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Puerto Rico does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 2h 0m for part of the year and 1h 0m for the rest.