Chicago to Mexico City Time Difference
🇺🇸 Chicago is currently 1 hour behind of 🇲🇽 Mexico City. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,722 km
Approx. flight
3.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Chicago to Mexico City
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Mexico City does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour behind and the same time depending on the season. Currently, Chicago is 1 hour behind relative to Mexico City.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Chicago and Mexico City (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Chicago
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇲🇽 Mexico City
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City?
The time difference between Chicago and Mexico City is currently 1 hour behind. Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5), while Mexico City uses CST (UTC-6). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour behind to the same time.
When it's noon in Chicago, what time is it in Mexico City?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Mexico City. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour behind and the same time at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chicago and Mexico City?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Chicago (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Mexico City). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chicago ahead or behind Mexico City?
Chicago is currently 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Chicago in Mexico City?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM in Mexico City.