Guadalajara to Chicago Time Difference
🇲🇽 Guadalajara is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,782 km
Approx. flight
3.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Guadalajara to Chicago
| 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Guadalajara does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead relative to Chicago.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Guadalajara and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇲🇽 Guadalajara
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Guadalajara and Chicago?
The time difference between Guadalajara and Chicago is currently 1 hour ahead. Guadalajara uses CST (UTC-6), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in Guadalajara, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Guadalajara, it is 1:00 PM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Guadalajara and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Guadalajara and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Guadalajara (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Guadalajara ahead or behind Chicago?
Guadalajara is currently 1 hour behind Chicago.
What time zone is Guadalajara in?
Guadalajara is in the America/Mexico City time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). Guadalajara does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Guadalajara in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Guadalajara, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.