Time Difference Between Chicago and Guadalajara

The time difference between Chicago and Guadalajara is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 11:00 in Guadalajara. Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5), while Guadalajara uses America/Mexico_City (UTC-6).

Guadalajara is 1 hour behind Chicago — 1 hour
Chicago, United States
17:31:06
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)
Guadalajara, Mexico
16:31:06
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-6 · CST

Time Zone Details: Chicago vs Guadalajara

Detail Chicago Guadalajara
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Mexico_City
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC-6
AbbreviationCDTCST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesMexico
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Chicago and Guadalajara (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

10:00–17:00 in Chicago  =  09:00–16:00 in Guadalajara

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Chicago time to Guadalajara time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Chicago Guadalajara
00:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 00:00 Night
02:00 01:00 Night
03:00 02:00 Night
04:00 03:00 Night
05:00 04:00 Night
06:00 05:00
07:00 06:00
08:00 07:00
09:00 08:00
10:00 09:00 Overlap
11:00 10:00 Overlap
12:00 11:00 Overlap
13:00 12:00 Overlap
14:00 13:00 Overlap
15:00 14:00 Overlap
16:00 15:00 Overlap
17:00 16:00
18:00 17:00
19:00 18:00
20:00 19:00
21:00 20:00
22:00 21:00 Night
23:00 22:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time, while Guadalajara is on standard time. When Chicago switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Guadalajara?

The time difference is 1 hour. Guadalajara is 1 hour behind Chicago.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Chicago to Guadalajara?

The best window is between 10:00 and 17:00 Chicago time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:00 in Guadalajara. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Chicago time to Guadalajara time?

Subtract 1 hour from Chicago time to get Guadalajara time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.