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Chicago to Mexico City time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago right now. It is the same time in January and 1 hour behind in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 AM (winter) or 8:00 AM (summer) in Mexico City.

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Today, hour by hour

ChicagoMexico City

Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Chicago to Mexico City time table

ChicagoMexico City (January)Mexico City (July)
12:00 AM12:00 AM11:00 PM (−1 day)
1:00 AM1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM11:00 PM10:00 PM

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Mexico City is the same time as Chicago
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Mexico City is the same time as Chicago

Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Mexico City does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-6 all year.

Best time to call Mexico City, Mexico from Chicago

  • January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Mexico City).
  • July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Mexico City).

Mexico City vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New York1 hour behind2 hours behind
Chicagothe same time1 hour behind
Denver1 hour aheadthe same time
Phoenix1 hour ahead1 hour ahead
Los Angeles2 hours ahead1 hour ahead

Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City?

Mexico City is the same time as Chicago in January and 1 hour behind in July.

If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Mexico City?

8:00 PM in winter and 7:00 PM in summer.

Does Mexico City use daylight saving time?

Mexico City does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-6 all year.