Current Time in Mexico City, Mexico

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

America/Mexico_City

UTC Offset

UTC−6

Country

Mexico (MX)

Location Details

Coordinates

19.4326°, -99.1332°

Population

9.2M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) — 13 km

Nearby Cities

• Acapulco — Mexico
• Guadalajara — Mexico
• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Bogotá — Colombia
• Boston — United States
• Calgary — Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Mexico City in?

Mexico City is in the CST time zone (America/Mexico_City), which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Mexico City observe Daylight Saving Time?

Mexico City uses the America/Mexico_City IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Mexico City?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Mexico City, Mexico. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Mexico City?

Mexico City has a UTC offset of UTC−6. This means it is 6 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Mexico City?

Mexico City is served by Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).