Current local time in Mexico City, Mexico
CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time
About Mexico City
Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/Mexico_City), currently UTC-06:00. It is the capital of Mexico. Population: about 12,294,193.
| Country: | Mexico |
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| State / region: | Ciudad de México |
| Coordinates: | 19°26′N / 99°08′W |
| Population: | 12,294,193 |
| Currency: | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +52 |
Time zone in Mexico City
| IANA time zone: | America/Mexico_City |
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| Time zone name: | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-06:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Mexico: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mexico City today
| Sunrise: | 06:32 |
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| Sunset: | 18:09 |
| Solar noon: | 12:21 |
| Day length: | 11h 36m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:10 – 18:31 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Mexico City
- London−7 hMexico City is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hMexico City is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hMexico City is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mexico City time
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the IANA time zone America/Mexico_City (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and London?
Right now Mexico City is 7 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and New York?
Right now Mexico City is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.