Time Difference Between Chicago and Montevideo

The time difference between Chicago and Montevideo is 3 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 15:00 in Montevideo. Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6), while Montevideo uses America/Montevideo (UTC-3).

Montevideo is 3 hours ahead of Chicago — 3 hours
Chicago, United States
10:54:15
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST
↔
Montevideo, Uruguay
13:54:15
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-3 · -03

Time Zone Details: Chicago vs Montevideo

Detail Chicago Montevideo
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Montevideo
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC-3
AbbreviationCST-03
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesUruguay
RegionNorth AmericaSouth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Chicago and Montevideo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–14:00 in Chicago  =  12:00–17:00 in Montevideo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Chicago time to Montevideo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Chicago Montevideo
00:00 03:00 Night
01:00 04:00 Night
02:00 05:00 Night
03:00 06:00 Night
04:00 07:00 Night
05:00 08:00 Night
06:00 09:00
07:00 10:00
08:00 11:00
09:00 12:00 Overlap
10:00 13:00 Overlap
11:00 14:00 Overlap
12:00 15:00 Overlap
13:00 16:00 Overlap
14:00 17:00
15:00 18:00
16:00 19:00
17:00 20:00
18:00 21:00
19:00 22:00
20:00 23:00
21:00 00:00 (+1 day)
22:00 01:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 02:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Chicago nor Montevideo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Montevideo?

The time difference is 3 hours. Montevideo is 3 hours ahead of Chicago.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Chicago or Montevideo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Chicago to Montevideo?

The best window is between 09:00 and 14:00 Chicago time, which corresponds to 12:00–17:00 in Montevideo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Chicago time to Montevideo time?

Add 3 hours to Chicago time to get Montevideo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.