Chicago to Las Cruces time converter

Las Cruces is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Las Cruces.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Las Cruces MDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
New Mexico, United States
Mon, Oct 19
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

5:15 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Las Cruces conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Las Cruces. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoLas Cruces
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Las Cruces).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Las Cruces switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Las Cruces are 1,994 km (1,239 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Las Cruces?

Las Cruces is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Las Cruces when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Las Cruces.

When is the best time to call Las Cruces from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Las Cruces).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Las Cruces change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.