Mexico City runs on UTC−6 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mexico City and your time
Mexico City at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Mexico City |
| Capital of | Mexico |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 19.43° N, 99.13° W |
Mexico City time zone and clock changes
Local time in Mexico City is UTC−6 year round, under the America/Mexico_City rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2022, and no future change is scheduled.
As the capital, Mexico City sets the reference time for many national schedules, but Mexico spans 4 offsets. The other zones are listed under Mexico.
Clock changes in Mexico City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mexico City for 2026 or 2027.
Mexico City time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Mexico City: 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 |
Because Mexico City keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Mexico City
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Mexico City, from 10 hours 58 minutes to 13 hours 18 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Mexico City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:59 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 58 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mexico City
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Mexico City: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Mexico City
All the places listed below keep the same time as Mexico City.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zumpango | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cuernavaca | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toluca | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yautepec | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cuautla | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Martin Texmelucan | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pachuca | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puebla | 105 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Mexico_City time
These cities use America/Mexico_City, the same time zone as Mexico City.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Mexico City today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Mexico
All time zones and cities in Mexico
Plan around the time in Mexico City
- Convert a time to or from Mexico City: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Mexico City to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Mexico City and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the America/Mexico_City time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Mexico City use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Mexico City last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and London?
Mexico City is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Mexico City does not.
How long is the longest day in Mexico City?
About 13 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 58 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.