Mexico City to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City. When it is 9:00 AM in Mexico City, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.

Mexico City CST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Mexico City
Mexico
Fri, Oct 16
CSTUTC-6
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Mexico City to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Mexico City and Chicago 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

Mexico City and Chicago 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 Mexico City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Mexico City, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.

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

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

Does the time difference between Mexico City and Chicago change?

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