Mexico City to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago, US is currently 1 hour ahead of Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico City is on CST (UTC-6) and Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5). The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Mexico City, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: Mexico City to Chicago
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
The difference between Mexico City and Chicago is not fixed. It is 0 hours in January and 1 hour in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is Chicago compared to Mexico City?
Chicago is currently 1 hour ahead of Mexico City. The difference between Mexico City and Chicago is not fixed. It is 0 hours in January and 1 hour in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
What time is 9:00 AM in Mexico City in Chicago?
9:00 AM in Mexico City is 10:00 AM in Chicago.
What is the best time for a call between Mexico City and Chicago?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Mexico City, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago.