Chicago to Monterrey Time Difference
🇺🇸 Chicago is currently 1 hour behind of 🇲🇽 Monterrey. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,143 km
Approx. flight
2.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Chicago to Monterrey
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | 🇲🇽 Monterrey | 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 Monterrey 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 Monterrey.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Chicago and Monterrey (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Chicago
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇲🇽 Monterrey
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Monterrey?
The time difference between Chicago and Monterrey is currently 1 hour behind. Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5), while Monterrey 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 Monterrey?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Monterrey. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Monterrey 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 Monterrey?
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 Monterrey). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chicago ahead or behind Monterrey?
Chicago is currently 1 hour ahead of Monterrey.
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 Monterrey?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chicago, it is 11:00 PM in Monterrey.