Chicago to Santa Marta 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).

• 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM in Chicago03:00 PM – 05:00 PM in Santa Marta
• 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM in Chicago09:00 AM – 03:00 PM in Santa Marta

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Santa Marta?

Santa Marta and Chicago are currently in the same time. Chicago is currently UTC-5 and Santa Marta is UTC-5.

Is Santa Marta ahead of or behind Chicago?

Santa Marta and Chicago currently keep the same time.

What is the best time to call Santa Marta from Chicago?

On a typical weekday, the best time is 03:00 PM–05:00 PM in Chicago (03:00 PM–05:00 PM in Santa Marta), 09:00 AM–03:00 PM in Chicago (09:00 AM–03:00 PM in Santa Marta), when both cities are within business hours.

What is the best time for a remote team standup between Chicago and Santa Marta?

03:00 PM–05:00 PM in Chicago (03:00 PM–05:00 PM in Santa Marta), 09:00 AM–03:00 PM in Chicago (09:00 AM–03:00 PM in Santa Marta) works for a live, synchronous standup — both teams are in typical business hours then.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Santa Marta change during the year?

Yes. Chicago and Santa Marta 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.