Chicago to Mexico City time converter

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Mexico City.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Mexico City CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Mexico City
Mexico
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Mexico City conversion table

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

ChicagoMexico City
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 Mexico City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Mexico City switch clocks on different dates:

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

Distance

Chicago and Mexico City are 2,718 km (1,689 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City?

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Mexico City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Mexico City.

When is the best time to call Mexico City from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City change?

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