Time in Mexico City now
Live local time in Mexico City, today’s date, UTC offset, daylight information and date-aware planning links.
Local time details
How time works here
Mexico City and Monterrey use central Mexican time, Cancún uses a fixed eastern offset, and Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez and Hermosillo follow different regional rules. Most of Mexico no longer changes clocks seasonally, while specified northern border municipalities still do.
Planning note
Select the actual Mexican city and date. Border-zone daylight-saving rules can make the difference from the United States change differently from the rest of Mexico.
Other cities in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the IANA time zone America/Mexico_City. The displayed offset is calculated for the current date.
Does the time in Mexico City change during the year?
Mexico City and Monterrey use central Mexican time, Cancún uses a fixed eastern offset, and Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez and Hermosillo follow different regional rules. Most of Mexico no longer changes clocks seasonally, while specified northern border municipalities still do.
How can I convert time to Mexico City?
Open the date-aware converter from this page; Mexico City is selected automatically.