Chicago to Monterrey time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Monterrey CST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Nuevo León, Mexico
Fri, Oct 16
CSTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

4:28 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Monterrey conversion table

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

ChicagoMonterrey
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 Monterrey).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Monterrey are 2,140 km (1,330 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Monterrey?

Monterrey is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Monterrey when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Monterrey from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Monterrey change?

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