Chicago to Ciudad del Este Time Difference

24-Hour Comparison

Each column is the same moment in both cities, starting from right now and rolling forward 24 hours — daylight saving is already accounted for.

Best Time to Call

On a typical weekday (Monday–Friday).

• 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM in Chicago04:00 PM – 05:00 PM in Ciudad del Este
• 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM in Chicago11:00 AM – 04:00 PM in Ciudad del Este

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ciudad del Este?

Ciudad del Este is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is currently UTC-5 and Ciudad del Este is UTC-3.

Is Ciudad del Este ahead of or behind Chicago?

Ciudad del Este is ahead of Chicago.

What is the best time to call Ciudad del Este from Chicago?

On a typical weekday, the best time is 02:00 PM–03:00 PM in Chicago (04:00 PM–05:00 PM in Ciudad del Este), 09:00 AM–02:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM–04:00 PM in Ciudad del Este), when both cities are within business hours.

What is the best time for a remote team standup between Chicago and Ciudad del Este?

02:00 PM–03:00 PM in Chicago (04:00 PM–05:00 PM in Ciudad del Este), 09:00 AM–02:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM–04:00 PM in Ciudad del Este) works for a live, synchronous standup — both teams are in typical business hours then.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Ciudad del Este change during the year?

Yes. Chicago and Ciudad del Este don't switch to daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the offset shifts by up to an hour for part of the year.