Mexico City, Mexico
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 08:37
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- UTC offset
- UTC-06:00
- Daylight saving
- No
Mexico City and Chicago Time Difference
Compare Mexico City vs Chicago time, current local times, UTC offset difference, daylight saving status, and the best time to plan meetings or travel.
Quick Answer
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Chicago?
The live comparison below shows both local times, current UTC offsets, daylight saving status, and whether Chicago is ahead of or behind Mexico City.
Current time difference
Chicago, United States
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 09:37
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
- UTC-05:00
- Daylight saving
- Yes
Time difference
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City
UTC offset difference
+01:00
Suggested call window
Sat, Jul 4, 08:00-17:00 / Sat, Jul 4, 09:00-18:00
Calculated using initiator awake hours of 08:00-23:00 and recipient office hours of 09:00-18:00.
Dynamic Time Difference
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago
The difference changes during 2026 because Mexico City keeps a fixed UTC offset and Chicago changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 7: Mexico City and Chicago have a 0-hour time difference; Mar 8-Oct 31: Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago; Nov 1-Dec 31: Mexico City and Chicago have a 0-hour time difference.
Mexico City
UTC-06:00 · No seasonal offset change detected
Chicago
UTC-05:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is active now
Business Call Window
09:00-18:00 work-hour overlap
Both 09:00-18:00 workdays overlap. A practical window is 09:00-17:00 in Mexico City, which is 10:00-18:00 in Chicago.
Mexico City: 09:00-17:00
Chicago: 10:00-18:00
24-Hour Conversion Table
Mexico City to Chicago hourly time conversion
The table uses today's active UTC offsets. Seasonal rows can shift when daylight saving time changes.
| Mexico City | 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) |
FAQ
What is the current time difference between Mexico City and Chicago?
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago. This uses the active IANA timezone offsets for today.
When does the Mexico City-Chicago time difference change in 2026?
The difference changes during 2026 because Mexico City keeps a fixed UTC offset and Chicago changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 7: Mexico City and Chicago have a 0-hour time difference; Mar 8-Oct 31: Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago; Nov 1-Dec 31: Mexico City and Chicago have a 0-hour time difference.
What are the current UTC offsets for Mexico City and Chicago?
Mexico City is currently UTC-06:00; Chicago is currently UTC-05:00.
Which direction does the clock change when flying from Mexico City to Chicago?
Travelers from Mexico City to Chicago move their clock forward by 1 hour.
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