Mexico City to Chicago Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Mexico City and Chicago with live local times. All conversions use the IANA time-zone database and update automatically when either city changes for daylight saving time.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| Mexico City (Mexico City) | Chicago (Chicago) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
Daylight saving time
Chicago observes daylight saving time; Mexico City does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Chicago starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
9 AM–4 PM Mexico City (10 AM–5 PM Chicago) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Chicago?+
Chicago (UTC-05:00) is currently 1 hours ahead of Mexico City (UTC-06:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Mexico City or Chicago observe daylight saving time?+
Chicago observes daylight saving time; Mexico City does not, so the gap changes when Chicago springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Mexico City and Chicago?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Mexico City and Chicago overlap from 9 AM to 4 PM Mexico City (10 AM–5 PM Chicago). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert Mexico City to Chicago?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Mexico City row to see the matching Chicago time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.