What time is it in Mexico City right now?
Current Mexico City time, America/Mexico_City time zone (GMT-06:00), daylight saving status, and the live time difference with major world cities.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · GMT-06:00 · No daylight saving time
It is evening in Mexico City, Mexico. Time zone: America/Mexico_City.
GMT-06:00
Not observed
Typical office hours 09:00–18:00, Monday to Friday; the BMV trades 08:30–15:00 CST.
Mexico City time difference with major cities
Live offset between Mexico City and key global cities. Values update automatically and account for daylight saving time on both sides.
| City | Local time | Difference vs Mexico City | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:00 | +1h | Mexico City to New York |
| London | 03:00 | +6h | Mexico City to London |
| Tokyo | 12:00 | +15h | Mexico City to Tokyo |
| Beijing | 11:00 | +14h | Mexico City to Beijing |
| Sydney | 14:00 | +17h | Mexico City to Sydney |
About time in Mexico City
Mexico City, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Americas, runs on Central Standard Time and drives the economic clock of Mexico. In 2022 most of Mexico abolished daylight saving time, so Mexico City now stays on UTC-6 year-round — a change that means its gap with U.S. cities like Chicago, which still shift their clocks, now widens and narrows twice a year from the American side. The city sits high in the Valley of Mexico at about 2,240 metres, and its latitude near the tropics means daylight varies little across the year, which was part of the rationale for ending DST. The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) opens at 08:30 local time and closes at 15:00, and the city’s business calendar is shaped by national holidays and the long Holy Week (Semana Santa) break. Because Mexico City no longer changes its clocks while its northern neighbours do, an accurate live offset is essential for anyone coordinating cross-border business with the U.S. or Canada.
Location
Capital of Mexico in the Valley of Mexico at about 19°N latitude, high in the central plateau.
Daylight saving rules
Most of Mexico abolished daylight saving time in 2022; Mexico City now stays on Central Standard Time (UTC-6) year-round.
What Mexico City time is known for
- DST abolished in 2022
- High-altitude tropical latitude
- BMV morning trading
Common questions about Mexico City time
What time is it in Mexico City right now?
It is currently 21:00 in Mexico City (Saturday, November 7, 2026), which is GMT-06:00.
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the America/Mexico_City time zone, currently GMT-06:00. Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico City stays on GMT-06:00 throughout the year. Most of Mexico abolished daylight saving time in 2022; Mexico City now stays on Central Standard Time (UTC-6) year-round.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and New York?
Mexico City is -1h compared with New York. Check the table above for the live value, which can shift when either city changes its clocks.