Time difference: Chicago and Mexico City

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago.

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago. Chicago is UTC-5. Mexico City is UTC-6.

Chicago on 15 October 2026: sunrise 07:03, sunset 18:08, day length 11 h 6 min.

Mexico City on 15 October 2026: sunrise 06:31, sunset 18:13, day length 11 h 42 min.

For Chicago and Mexico City: The next clock change in Chicago is 1 hour back on 1 November 2026 at 02:00, from UTC-5 to UTC-6.

For Mexico City and Chicago: Mexico City has no clock change scheduled in the next year. The last year with a seasonal offset change was 2022. The offset now is UTC-6.

When the difference changes
Change
The gap changes on 1 November 2026 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move back 1 hour.
The gap changes on 14 March 2027 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move forward 1 hour.
The gap changes on 7 November 2027 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move back 1 hour.
Working hours from each side
View09:00 to 17:00
From ChicagoChicago 10:00 to 17:00; Mexico City 09:00 to 16:00
From Mexico CityMexico City 09:00 to 16:00; Chicago 10:00 to 17:00
Hours in Chicago and Mexico City. Shaded cells are 09:00 to 17:00. The stronger shade is when both are.
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Sun this year
CityLongest dayShortest day
Chicago with Mexico City21 June 2026, 15 h 14 min21 December 2026, 9 h 8 min
Mexico City with Chicago21 June 2026, 13 h 18 min21 December 2026, 10 h 58 min
Next public holidays
CityDateHoliday
Chicago and Mexico City11 November 2026Veterans Day
Chicago and Mexico City26 November 2026Thanksgiving Day
Mexico City and Chicago16 November 2026Día de la Revolución
Mexico City and Chicago25 December 2026Navidad