Current Time in Mexico City (2026)

Mexico City is in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Central Standard Time

America/Mexico_City · CST

UTC offset

UTC−6

Daylight saving now

Mexico City does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Mexico City

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Compare Mexico City with another city

• Mexico City ↔ New York
• Mexico City ↔ Los Angeles
• Mexico City ↔ San Francisco
• Mexico City ↔ Chicago
• Mexico City ↔ Denver
• Mexico City ↔ Toronto
• Mexico City ↔ São Paulo
• Mexico City ↔ Bogotá

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Mexico City right now?

The current time in Mexico City is 9:39 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (America/Mexico_City, CST).

What timezone is Mexico City in?

Mexico City is in the Central Standard Time (IANA: America/Mexico_City, abbreviation: CST).

What is Mexico City's UTC offset?

Mexico City is currently UTC−6 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Mexico City observe daylight saving?

No — Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC−6 year-round.