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What time is it in Mexico City?

Mexico City is in the America/Mexico_City timezone (UTC-6). The clock below is live. The sun rises around 06:10 local time.

Mexico City, UTC-6
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Scheduling a call with someone in Mexico City? Use the overlap tool on the home page to see when their working hours meet yours. Mexico City is UTC-6, so the difference to you depends on where you are.

About the time in Mexico City

Mexico City keeps the America/Mexico_City timezone, UTC-6 right now. It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year. That makes Mexico City 6 hours behind UTC.

Working-hours overlap with major hubs

If you work 9–5 in Mexico City, this is how much of your day overlaps with teams elsewhere:

Today the sun rises around 06:10 and sets around 19:16 in Mexico City. The days are currently getting about 1 minute shorter each day. Tonight's sky shows a waxing gibbous. Sun times and golden hour in Mexico City →

It is currently week 30.

Most offices in Mexico City run a standard 9-to-5 day in UTC-6. If you need to reach someone there, aim for their mid-morning or early afternoon, and use the overlap tool to find the exact window from wherever you happen to be. The clock at the top of this page stays live and always reflects the current offset, daylight saving included.

FAQ

Which timezone is Mexico City in?

Mexico City uses America/Mexico_City, which is UTC-6.

Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?

The America/Mexico_City zone adjusts automatically for DST where it applies; the clock above is always correct.