Current Time in Mexico
Mexico uses America/Mexico City (UTC-06:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Mexico below.
Time across Mexico
4 cities trackedMexico spans 4 time zones. Use the live clocks on this page to see the current time in each major city.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico CityCapital | --:-- | America/Mexico City · -06:00MEX |
| Guadalajara | --:-- | America/Mexico City · -06:00GDL |
| Monterrey | --:-- | America/Monterrey · -06:00MTY |
| Cancún | --:-- | America/Cancun · -05:00CUN |
Public Holidays in Mexico
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | public |
| Feb 5 | Constitution Day | Día de la Constitución | public |
| Mar 18 | Benito Juárez's Birthday | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Día del Trabajo | public |
| Sep 16 | Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | public |
| Nov 2 | Day of the Dead | Día de los Muertos | public |
| Nov 20 | Revolution Day | Día de la Revolución | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Navidad | public |
Mexico City vs the World
Current time difference between Mexico City, Mexico and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Mexico City |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:18 AM | UTC−4 | 2h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:18 PM | UTC+1 | 7h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:18 PM | UTC+4 | 10h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:48 PM | UTC+5:30 | 11h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:18 PM | UTC+8 | 14h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:18 PM | UTC+9 | 15h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:18 PM | UTC+10 | 16h behind |
Business Hours in Mexico City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Mexico City, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Mexico City | 5:00 PM in Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| London | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Dubai | 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 8:30 PM | 4:30 AM |
| Singapore | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Sydney | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico uses America/Mexico City (UTC-06:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Mexico right now?
The current time in Mexico City is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Mexico does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Mexico has 4 time zones — America/Mexico_City, America/Monterrey, America/Cancun.
What is Mexico's UTC / GMT offset?
Mexico is in America/Mexico City (UTC-06:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Mexico?
No — Mexico spans 4 time zones, so different cities can show different local times.
What is the time difference between Mexico and India?
Mexico (UTC-06:00) is 11 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.