New York is typically 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara. Guadalajara uses Central Time (UTC-6/-5) while New York uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 1:00 PM in New York.
Both observe daylight saving time, though Mexico changed its DST rules in 2022, which may occasionally affect the difference.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Guadalajara time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in New York, covering standard business hours.
Guadalajara is Mexico's tech hub with a growing startup scene. It has strong business ties to the US, including New York's financial sector. The city is known for tech outsourcing and manufacturing.