Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between art and cdt?
Argentina Time (art) is UTC-3 and Central Daylight Time (cdt) is UTC-5. The difference between them is 2 hours.
Where is art used?
Argentina Time (art) is used in Argentina and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.
Where is cdt used?
Central Daylight Time (cdt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
How do I convert art to cdt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any art time and the cdt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
ART (Buenos Aires) to CDT (Chicago) — exact time difference
ART (Buenos Aires) is 2 hours ahead of CDT (Chicago). Midday in ART (Buenos Aires) lines up with 10:00 in CDT (Chicago).
ART (Buenos Aires) runs on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires; CDT (Chicago) runs on America/Chicago. Together they are 2 hours apart.
Working hours overlap
There is a 6-hour window each day where both ART (Buenos Aires) and CDT (Chicago) are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00).
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ART (Buenos Aires)
CDT (Chicago)
Overlap (6h)
Best times to schedule a meeting
There is a 6-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours. The 3 best slots are listed below.
11:00 Buenos Aires / 09:00 Chicago✓ Both working
12:00 Buenos Aires / 10:00 Chicago✓ Both working
13:00 Buenos Aires / 11:00 Chicago✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Upcoming public holidays
⚡ Watch out — upcoming holidays on both sides. Verify availability in advance.
ART (Buenos Aires)6 holidays
Jul 9Independence Day
Aug 17General José de San Martín Memorial Day
Oct 12Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
Nov 23National Sovereignty Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception Day
CDT (Chicago)7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
How to work with ART (Buenos Aires) and CDT (Chicago) time zones
The 2-hour gap between ART (Buenos Aires) (Argentina) and CDT (Chicago) (USA) requires some planning — but a 6-hour daily overlap means both teams can connect in real time without unusual scheduling.
💡 How to schedule across these time zones
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If you are in ART (Buenos Aires), aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in CDT (Chicago) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in ART (Buenos Aires), aim for 12:00–13:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in CDT (Chicago) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in ART (Buenos Aires), aim for 13:00–14:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in CDT (Chicago) — both teams are within working hours.
Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.
Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am ART (Buenos Aires)".
