Mexico City to Chicago Time Difference
🇲🇽 Mexico City 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
2,722 km
Approx. flight
3.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Mexico City to Chicago
| 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇺🇸 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 Mexico City does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Mexico City is 1 hour ahead relative to Chicago.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Mexico City and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇲🇽 Mexico City
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Chicago?
The time difference between Mexico City and Chicago is currently 1 hour ahead. Mexico City 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 Mexico City, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Mexico City, it is 1:00 PM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Mexico City 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 Mexico City and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Mexico City (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Mexico City ahead or behind Chicago?
Mexico City is currently 1 hour behind Chicago.
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City is in the America/Mexico City time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). Mexico City does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Mexico City in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Mexico City, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.