Time difference between Mexico City and Chicago
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City
Right now
Mexico City
10:38
CST ·
UTC-6
Chicago
11:38
CDT ·
UTC-5
Best time for a call between Mexico City and Chicago
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Mexico City 10:00 Chicago
- 10:00 Mexico City 11:00 Chicago
- 11:00 Mexico City 12:00 Chicago
Hour by hour: Mexico City to Chicago
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Mexico City (reference) | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 | |
| 01:00 | 02:00 | |
| 02:00 | 03:00 | |
| 03:00 | 04:00 | |
| 04:00 | 05:00 | |
| 05:00 | 06:00 | |
| 06:00 | 07:00 | |
| 07:00 | 08:00 | |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | |
| 19:00 | 20:00 | |
| 20:00 | 21:00 | |
| 21:00 | 22:00 | |
| 22:00 | 23:00 | |
| 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Chicago changes its clocks and Mexico City does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City
What is the best time to call between Mexico City and Chicago?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Mexico City / 10:00 Chicago. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Mexico City and Chicago change during the year?
Chicago changes its clocks and Mexico City does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.