Current time in Mexico City
Mexico City is on UTC−6 all year (CST).
IANA zone America/Mexico_City. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from Mexico City
| Place | Mexico City 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 City
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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 City
UTC−6 all year (CST).
Mexico City does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−6 all year (CST).
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
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Questions
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the IANA zone America/Mexico_City: UTC−6 all year (CST).
Does Mexico City use daylight saving time?
No. Mexico City keeps the same clock time all year.
How many hours ahead of New York is Mexico City?
Mexico City 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 City and London?
Mexico City is usually 7 h behind London (6 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec, 2026).
Does Mexico City have more than one time zone?
No. All of Mexico City uses America/Mexico_City (CST).