Ecatepec keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ecatepec and your time
Ecatepec at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | México |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 19.60° N, 99.05° W |
Time zone in Ecatepec
Ecatepec follows the America/Mexico_City time zone and stays on UTC−6 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2022; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although Mexico has 4 different offsets, Ecatepec keeps the same time as Mexico City.
Clock changes in Ecatepec, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ecatepec for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ecatepec is
Take 9:00 AM in Ecatepec: the clock reads 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
Ecatepec never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Ecatepec
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Ecatepec last between 10 hours 57 minutes and 13 hours 19 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Ecatepec
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:59 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:06 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 57 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ecatepec
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ecatepec: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Ecatepec
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ecatepec.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Texcoco | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mexico City | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zumpango | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Nicolás Romero | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xico | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pachuca | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toluca | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Ecatepec’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Ecatepec.
- Mexico City
- Puebla
- Querétaro
- León
- Zapopan
- Morelia
- Aguascalientes
- Acapulco de Juárez
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
- Toluca
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Ecatepec today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Mexico
All time zones and cities in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ecatepec in?
Ecatepec uses the America/Mexico_City time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Ecatepec use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ecatepec last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Ecatepec and London?
Ecatepec is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Ecatepec does not.
Is Ecatepec on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Ecatepec and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ecatepec?
About 13 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.