Current local time in Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico, uses the America/Mexico_City time zone (Central Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC−6 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Central Standard TimeCST
- UTC offset now
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +52
The time zone, at a glance.
Mexico City follows America/Mexico_City. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Mexico City stays on UTC−6 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Mexico City stays on UTC−6 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Mexico City.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (13h 18m) and Dec the least (10h 58m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:13 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 5m | UTC−6 |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 31m | UTC−6 |
| Mar 15 | 6:44 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 2m | UTC−6 |
| Apr 15 | 6:18 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 36m | UTC−6 |
| May 15 | 6:01 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 3m | UTC−6 |
| Jun 15 | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 18m | UTC−6 |
| Jul 15 | 6:06 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 11m | UTC−6 |
| Aug 15 | 6:17 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 47m | UTC−6 |
| Sep 15 | 6:24 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 15m | UTC−6 |
| Oct 15 | 6:31 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 42m | UTC−6 |
| Nov 15 | 6:44 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 13m | UTC−6 |
| Dec 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 58m | UTC−6 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Mexico City
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Mexico City time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (11:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–4:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Mexico, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · All Souls' Day
- Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Revolution Day
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · Constitution Day
Airports serving Mexico City
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- MEX Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport · 7 km
- NLU Felipe Ángeles International Airport · 37 km
- TLC Adolfo López Mateos International Airport · 47 km
Places that share Mexico City’s clock
These places use the same America/Mexico_City rules, so their time always matches Mexico City, including clock changes.
- Guadalajara
- Puebla
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- San Luis Potosi
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Acapulco
- Morelia
- Cuernavaca
- Veracruz
- Tuxtla Gutierrez
- Xalapa
- Oaxaca
- Villahermosa
- Celaya
- Irapuato
- Pachuca
- Tlaxcala
Also on UTC−6 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Mexico City today but may differ after a clock change.
- United States of America
- Canada
- Guatemala
- Nicaragua
- Honduras
- El Salvador
- Costa Rica
- Belize
- Ecuador
Questions about time in Mexico City
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the IANA time zone America/Mexico_City, known as Central Standard Time. Its offset is UTC−6 all year. See CST for how the abbreviation is used.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico City keeps UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City; London is 7 hours ahead of Mexico City; Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City; Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Mexico City; Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Mexico City; Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Mexico City.
How do I call Mexico City from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +52, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Mexico City as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/Mexico_City. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.