Current Time in Mexico City, Mexico
CST · UTC-06:00 · 12,294,193pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | CST — Central Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-06:00 |
| IANA | America/Mexico_City |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
| Sunset | 19:18 |
| Day Length | 13h 17m |
| Solar noon | 12:40 |
| Twilight | 05:37 – 19:43 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 19.43°, -99.13° |
| Country | Mexico |
| Calling code | +52 |
Plan with Mexico City time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Mexico City.
Local rhythm
It is currently morning in Mexico City, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CST.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Los Angeles: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Mexico City matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Mexico City does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
| Market | Mexico City | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| New York City | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| São Paulo | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Time Difference from Mexico City
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | -2h |
| Los Angeles | +1h |
| London | -7h |
| Berlin | -8h |
| Dubai | -10h |
| Mumbai | -11h 30m |
| Shanghai | -14h |
| Tokyo | -15h |
| Sydney | -16h |
| São Paulo | -3h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-06:00). IANA identifier: America/Mexico_City. Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Mexico City today?
Sunrise 06:01, sunset 19:18. Day length: 13h 17m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:40.
Moon phase in Mexico City?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.