Time in Mexico

Current official time in Mexico (Mexico City time zone), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Central Time · UTC−6

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC−6 · CST
Time zone
Central Time
America/Mexico_City
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
17:59 (11 h 18 min)
Difference from London
−6 h

Time zones in Mexico

Time zoneLocal timeUTC offsetCities
Pacific Standard Time UTC−8 Tijuana
GMT UTC−7 Ciudad Juarez
Mexican Pacific Standard Time UTC−7 Hermosillo, Mazatlan
Central Time UTC−6 Mexico City, Leon, Puebla, Guadalajara, Acapulco, Bahia Banderas, Chihuahua, Merida
Central Standard Time UTC−6 Matamoros, Ojinaga
Eastern Standard Time UTC−5 Cancun

Time in cities in Mexico

Official time in Mexico

Mexico has 6 different time zones: UTC−8 (Pacific Standard Time), UTC−7 (GMT), UTC−7 (Mexican Pacific Standard Time), UTC−6 (Central Time), UTC−6 (Central Standard Time), UTC−5 (Eastern Standard Time). The main clock shows the time in Mexico City; the table above shows the current time in each zone.

Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−6 all year round.

The time is calculated using the official IANA time zone database (version 2026.1), the same one used by operating systems and mobile phones, and it is synchronized with our server clock to correct any drift on your device.

How to use the clock

  1. Check the time: the large clock updates itself every second and also shows the date and the time zone.
  2. Find any place: type the name of a city or a country in the search box at the top and pick a result.
  3. Compare times: “Difference from your time” tells you how many hours apart the place is from your current time zone.
  4. Customize the view: choose the 12- or 24-hour format and whether to show seconds. Your choice, like normal or dark mode, is saved in your browser.
  5. Build your world clock: on the home page you can add or remove cities from your list; it will be remembered next time.
  6. Share the result with the Facebook, WhatsApp, X or Telegram buttons, or copy the link.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Mexico?

The current time in Mexico is shown on the clock at the top of this page and updates every second. In Mexico City, the time zone currently in effect is: Central Time (UTC−6).

How many time zones does Mexico have?

Mexico has 6 different time zones: UTC−8 (Pacific Standard Time), UTC−7 (GMT), UTC−7 (Mexican Pacific Standard Time), UTC−6 (Central Time), UTC−6 (Central Standard Time), UTC−5 (Eastern Standard Time). The IANA database lists 12 zone identifiers for it.

Do the clocks change in Mexico?

Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−6 all year round.

What is the time difference between Mexico and London?

Right now the time difference between Mexico City and London is −6 h. It may vary at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time or if they change on different dates.

How do I know the time difference between Mexico and where I am?

On this page, “Difference from your time” is calculated automatically using the time zone set on your device, so you do not need to work anything out.