Time Difference Between Chicago and Santo Domingo

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

Chicago, United States
12:40:14AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1:40:14AM

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 Santo Domingo.

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Frequently asked questions

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