Buenos Aires is 3 hours ahead of Chicago (CST) or 2 hours ahead (CDT). When it's 12:00 PM in Chicago, it's 3:00 PM in Buenos Aires. Argentina does not observe DST.
Chicago uses CT (Central Time) while Buenos Aires uses ART (Argentina Time).
Optimal window: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Chicago time (12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Buenos Aires). Morning calls from Chicago reach afternoon business hours in Buenos Aires.
Both cities have strong agricultural and commodities trading connections.