Chicago to Lázaro Cárdenas time converter
Lázaro Cárdenas is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Lázaro Cárdenas.
Chicago CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Lázaro Cárdenas PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
12:24 PM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Chicago to Lázaro Cárdenas conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Lázaro Cárdenas. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Lázaro Cárdenas |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Lázaro Cárdenas).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Lázaro Cárdenas switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h
Distance
Chicago and Lázaro Cárdenas are 2,815 km (1,749 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lázaro Cárdenas?
Lázaro Cárdenas is 2 hours behind Chicago.
What time is it in Lázaro Cárdenas when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Lázaro Cárdenas.
When is the best time to call Lázaro Cárdenas from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Lázaro Cárdenas).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Lázaro Cárdenas change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.