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

Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Baja California, Mexico
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-2h
Finding your time zone…

12:24 PM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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).

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