Time Difference Between Montevideo and Chicago

The time difference between Montevideo and Chicago is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Montevideo, it is 10:00 in Chicago. Montevideo uses the America/Montevideo time zone (UTC-3), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Chicago is 2 hours behind Montevideo — 2 hours
Montevideo, Uruguay
19:19:31
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-3 · -03
Chicago, United States
17:19:31
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Montevideo vs Chicago

Detail Montevideo Chicago
Time Zone IDAmerica/MontevideoAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC-3UTC-5
Abbreviation-03CDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryUruguayUnited States
RegionSouth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Montevideo and Chicago (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:00–17:00 in Montevideo  =  09:00–15:00 in Chicago

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time, while Montevideo is on standard time. When Chicago switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Montevideo and Chicago?

The time difference is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours behind Montevideo.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

The best window is between 11:00 and 17:00 Montevideo time, which corresponds to 09:00–15:00 in Chicago. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Montevideo time to Chicago time?

Subtract 2 hours from Montevideo time to get Chicago 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.