Current Time in Mexico
10 time zones · 146 cities · Capital: Mexico City
Time Zones
| EST | UTC-05:00 | |
| CST | UTC-06:00 | |
| MDT | UTC-06:00 | DST active |
| GMT-7 | UTC-07:00 | |
| CDT | UTC-05:00 | DST active |
| GMT-7 | UTC-07:00 | |
| CST | UTC-06:00 | |
| CST | UTC-06:00 | |
| CST | UTC-06:00 | |
| PDT | UTC-07:00 | DST active |
Country Facts
| Capital | Mexico City |
| Currency | MXN (MX$) |
| Calling code | +52 |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Mexico does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC-05:00 year-round.
Time planning in Mexico
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Mexico.
Country time shape
Mexico spans 10 time zones, from UTC-05:00 to UTC-07:00. Schedule by city when precision matters.
Major city anchor
Start with Mexico City for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses America/Cancun.
DST complexity
3 listed zones observe daylight saving time. Reconfirm recurring meetings near clock changes.
| Reference market | Mexico | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| New York | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| São Paulo | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Auckland | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Mexico with Chicago.
Time Difference from Mexico
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | -1h |
| Chicago | Same time |
| Los Angeles | +2h |
| London | -6h |
| Paris | -7h |
| Berlin | -7h |
| Moscow | -8h |
| Dubai | -9h |
| Mumbai | -10h 30m |
| Bangkok | -12h |
| Shanghai | -13h |
| Tokyo | -14h |
| Sydney | -15h |
| Auckland | -17h |
| São Paulo | -2h |
1 Cities in Mexico
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | CST | --:--:-- |
Time in Mexico
Mexico spans 10 time zones, from UTC-05:00 to UTC-07:00. The time zones used are EST (UTC-05:00), CST (UTC-06:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), GMT-7 (UTC-07:00), CDT (UTC-05:00), GMT-7 (UTC-07:00), CST (UTC-06:00), CST (UTC-06:00), CST (UTC-06:00), PDT (UTC-07:00).
The largest city is Mexico City. The capital, Mexico City, uses the EST time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico spans 10 time zones: EST (UTC-05:00), CST (UTC-06:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), GMT-7 (UTC-07:00), CDT (UTC-05:00), GMT-7 (UTC-07:00), CST (UTC-06:00), CST (UTC-06:00), CST (UTC-06:00), PDT (UTC-07:00).
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC-05:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. The currency is the MXN (MX$) and the country calling code is +52.
What is the time difference between Mexico and New York?
Mexico is -1h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Mexico does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 146 cities in Mexico. The largest include Mexico City.