Monterrey to Chicago Time Difference
🇲🇽 Monterrey 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
2,143 km
Approx. flight
2.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Monterrey to Chicago
| 🇲🇽 Monterrey | 🇺🇸 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 Monterrey does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Monterrey is 1 hour ahead relative to Chicago.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Monterrey and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇲🇽 Monterrey
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Monterrey and Chicago?
The time difference between Monterrey and Chicago is currently 1 hour ahead. Monterrey 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 Monterrey, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Monterrey, it is 1:00 PM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Monterrey 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 Monterrey and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Monterrey (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Monterrey ahead or behind Chicago?
Monterrey is currently 1 hour behind Chicago.
What time zone is Monterrey in?
Monterrey is in the America/Monterrey time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). Monterrey does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Monterrey in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Monterrey, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.