Time difference between Chicago and Mexico City
Chicago is 1h ahead of Mexico City. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between 0 and +1h during the year.
Chicago
United States
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Mexico City
Mexico
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 day in each city overlaps for 7h. That is 10:00–17:00 in Chicago, which is 09:00–16:00 in Mexico City.
Time zones compared
| City | Time zone | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago · United States | America/Chicago | UTC−5 |
| Mexico City · Mexico | America/Mexico_City | UTC−6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City?
- Chicago is 1h ahead of Mexico City. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between 0 and +1h during the year.
- Does the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between 0 and +1h.
- When is the best time to call Mexico City from Chicago?
- Between 10:00 and 17:00 in Chicago, which is 09:00 to 16:00 in Mexico City.