Time zone
America/Mexico_City
Abbreviation
CST (GMT-6)
Daylight saving
Not observed
Location
Mexico
About time in Mexico City
Mexico City is located in Mexico and follows the America/Mexico_City time zone, currently abbreviated as CST with a UTC offset of GMT-6. Mexico City keeps the same UTC offset year-round, so its local time does not shift with the seasons. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert Mexico City time to and from common time zones.
Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays at the same offset all year.
Mexico City vs major cities right now
Live local time and offset relative to Mexico City. Click any card for that city's page.
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New York
United States
EDT2 hours ahead - --:--
Los Angeles
United States
PDT1 hour behind - --:--
London
United Kingdom
GMT+17 hours ahead - --:--
Berlin
Germany
GMT+28 hours ahead - --:--
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
GMT+410 hours ahead - --:--
Kolkata
India
GMT+5:3011h 30m ahead - --:--
Singapore
Singapore
GMT+814 hours ahead - --:--
Tokyo
Japan
GMT+915 hours ahead
Common Mexico City conversions
When it's a given hour in Mexico City, here is the matching local time in other major cities.
| Mexico City | New York | Los Angeles | London | Berlin | Dubai | Kolkata | Singapore | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9 AM | 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 2:30 AM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6 PM | 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Convert Mexico City to other time zones
Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.
- Mexico City to PSTPacific Time
- PST to Mexico CityPacific Time → Mexico City
- Mexico City to ESTEastern Time
- EST to Mexico CityEastern Time → Mexico City
- Mexico City to CSTCentral Time
- CST to Mexico CityCentral Time → Mexico City
- Mexico City to MSTMountain Time
- MST to Mexico CityMountain Time → Mexico City
- Mexico City to GMTGMT / UTC
- GMT to Mexico CityGMT / UTC → Mexico City
- Mexico City to CETCentral European Time
- CET to Mexico CityCentral European Time → Mexico City
- Mexico City to ISTIndia Standard Time
- IST to Mexico CityIndia Standard Time → Mexico City
- Mexico City to JSTJapan Standard Time
- JST to Mexico CityJapan Standard Time → Mexico City
- Mexico City to AESTAustralia Eastern
- AEST to Mexico CityAustralia Eastern → Mexico City
- Mexico City to SGTSingapore Time
- SGT to Mexico CitySingapore Time → Mexico City
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Mexico City in?
- Mexico City is in the America/Mexico_City time zone, currently shown as CST with a UTC offset of GMT-6.
- Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
- Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays at the same offset all year.
- What is the current local time in Mexico City?
- As of the most recent page load, the local date in Mexico City is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
- How many hours is Mexico City ahead of GMT?
- Mexico City is currently at GMT-6. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.
- What is the time difference between Mexico City and New York?
- New York is currently 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
- What is the time difference between Mexico City and Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is currently 1 hour behind of Mexico City.