Time zone
America/Mexico_City
Abbreviation: CST
TIME IN MEXICO
Current time in Mexico
Mexico uses 3 time zones in the cities we list, so local time depends on where you are. In the capital, Mexico City, it is 4:01 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
CST · UTC−06:00No daylight savingCalling code +523 time zones
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Mexico City · America/Mexico_City
04:01:09
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Sleeping hoursUTC−06:00
16% of the day in Mexico has passed
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Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC−06:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+52
International dialling code for Mexico.Capital
Mexico City
Region: North AmericaCities listed
6
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Mexico
Cities can be in different time zones. Pick the city you need.
Time in Mexico City Sleeping hours04:01:09UTC−06:00 · America/Mexico_City
Time in Guadalajara Sleeping hours04:01:09UTC−06:00 · America/Mexico_City
Time in Monterrey Sleeping hours04:01:09UTC−06:00 · America/Monterrey
Time in Puebla Sleeping hours04:01:09UTC−06:00 · America/Mexico_City
Time in Cancún Sleeping hours05:01:09UTC−05:00 · America/Cancun
Time in Tijuana Sleeping hours03:01:09UTC−07:00 · America/Tijuana
Time zones in Mexico
Each IANA time zone below is used by at least one listed city.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Mexico_City | 04:01:09 | UTC−06:00 | Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla |
| America/Monterrey | 04:01:09 | UTC−06:00 | Monterrey |
| America/Cancun | 05:01:09 | UTC−05:00 | Cancún |
| America/Tijuana | 03:01:09 | UTC−07:00 | Tijuana |
Mexico time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Mexico is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:01:09 | Mexico is 7 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 06:01:09 | Mexico is 2 hours behind |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:01:09 | Mexico is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:01:09 | Mexico is 10 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:31:09 | Mexico is 11 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:01:09 | Mexico is 14 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:01:09 | Mexico is 15 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:01:09 | Mexico is 17 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:01:09 | Mexico is 6 hours behind |
Best time to call Mexico
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Mexico today look like this elsewhere.
London16:00 – 00:00Thu 15 Oct
New York11:00 – 19:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai19:00 – 03:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney02:00 – 10:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Mexico
What time is it in Mexico now?
The current time in Mexico is 4:01 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC−06:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Mexico has 3 standard time zones across the cities we list (America/Mexico_City, America/Monterrey, America/Cancun, America/Tijuana). Choose a city for the exact local time.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mexico and London?
Mexico is 7 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Mexico and New York?
Mexico is 2 hours behind of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Mexico?
The international calling code for Mexico is +52. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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