Chicago to Puerto Vallarta time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Puerto Vallarta CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Jalisco, Mexico
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

8:54 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Puerto Vallarta conversion table

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

ChicagoPuerto Vallarta
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 Puerto Vallarta).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta are 2,880 km (1,790 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Puerto Vallarta when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Puerto Vallarta from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta change?

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