Chicago to Oaxaca time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Oaxaca CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Mexico
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

10:52 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Oaxaca conversion table

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

ChicagoOaxaca
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 Oaxaca).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Oaxaca are 2,889 km (1,795 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Oaxaca?

Oaxaca is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Oaxaca from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Oaxaca change?

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