Time difference between Mexico City and Chicago

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.

Mexico · Central Standard Time

1:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Mexico City to Chicago time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Mexico City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City. Mexico City is on UTC−6 and Chicago is on UTC−5.

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?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Mexico City (10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Chicago), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Mexico City and Chicago change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Chicago will be on the same time as Mexico City.

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago. More: time in Mexico City · time in Chicago