Current time in Mexico
Mexico spans 4 main time zones, from UTC−8 to UTC−5.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City (most of Mexico) | --:-- | UTC−6 | America/Mexico_City |
| Cancún (Quintana Roo) | --:-- | UTC−5 | America/Cancun |
| Sonora | --:-- | UTC−7 | America/Hermosillo |
| Tijuana (Baja California) | --:-- | UTC−8 | America/Tijuana |
Time difference from Mexico
| Place | Mexico City (most of Mexico) is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 h behind 1 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Chicago | 1 h behind level with 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Los Angeles | 1 h ahead 2 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| London | 7 h behind 6 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Berlin | 8 h behind 7 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| India | 11 h 30 min behind all year | |
| Tokyo | 15 h behind all year | |
| Sydney | 17 h behind 16 h behind 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 6 h behind all year |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Mexico
Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Mexico_City
Standard: UTC−6 (CST)
Daylight saving: not observed
Same clock all year as: Bahia Banderas, Belize, Chihuahua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Managua, Merida, Monterrey, Regina, Swift Current, Tegucigalpa.
Daylight saving in Mexico
Mexico City (most of Mexico)
UTC−6 all year (CST).
Mexico City (most of Mexico) does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−6 all year (CST).
Cancún (Quintana Roo)
UTC−5 all year (EST).
Cancún (Quintana Roo) does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−5 all year (EST).
Sonora
UTC−7 all year.
Sonora does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−7 all year.
Tijuana (Baja California)
UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−8 → UTC−7 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−7 → UTC−8 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−8 → UTC−7 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−7 → UTC−8 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Mexico time
Questions
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico uses several zones: Mexico City (most of Mexico) (America/Mexico_City, UTC−6 all year (CST)); Cancún (Quintana Roo) (America/Cancun, UTC−5 all year (EST)); Sonora (America/Hermosillo, UTC−7 all year); Tijuana (Baja California) (America/Tijuana, UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) in daylight saving time).
Does Mexico use daylight saving time?
Partly: Tijuana (Baja California) change clocks, while Mexico City (most of Mexico), Cancún (Quintana Roo), Sonora do not.
How many hours ahead of New York is Mexico?
Mexico (Mexico City (most of Mexico)) is usually 2 h behind New York (US Eastern Time) (1 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec, 2026).
What is the time difference between Mexico and London?
Mexico (Mexico City (most of Mexico)) is usually 7 h behind London (6 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec, 2026).
Does Mexico have more than one time zone?
Yes, 4 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Mexico, name the city or region rather than just the country.