Current local time in Mexico City, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Mexico City. Mexico City is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Distrito Federal |
| Population | about 14.9 million |
| Coordinates | 19.44° N, 99.13° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mexico City doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mexico City at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mexico City sits at 99.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Mexico City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Time difference between Mexico City and
- Singapore
- Delhi
- Tokyo
- London
- Hong Kong
- Karachi
- Bangkok
- Shanghai
- Dubai
- Manila
- Moscow
- Sao Paulo
- Berlin
- Istanbul
- Rome
- Mumbai
- Amsterdam
- Madrid
- Paris
- Sydney
- Dublin
- Vancouver
- Houston
- New York
- Miami
- Phoenix
- Toronto
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Nezahualcoyotl | 11 km (7 mi) | same time |
| Zumpango | 41 km (25 mi) | same time |
| Toluca | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Cuernavaca | 59 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Pachuca | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Tlaxcala | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Puebla | 107 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Iguala | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mexico
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Mexico City have daylight saving time?
Mexico City doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mexico City when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mexico City's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).