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Daylight Saving Time in Mexico (2026–2027)

Mexico observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 8 March 2026 and back on 1 November 2026, except CST, CST, MST, MST, CST, CST, EST, CST, which never change.

PST schedule

Used in Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada.

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

2027

  • 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

CST schedule

Used in Ciudad Juarez, Reynosa, Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Piedras Negras.

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

2027

  • 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

MST schedule

2026

  • 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

2027

  • 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
  • 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7). Rule: the first Sunday in November.

Areas of Mexico that never change their clocks

  • CST (America/Mexico_City) — Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Leon
  • CST (America/Monterrey) — Monterrey, Torreon, Saltillo, Tampico
  • MST (America/Mazatlan) — Culiacan, Mazatlan, Tepic, Los Mochis
  • MST (America/Hermosillo) — Hermosillo, Mazatlan, Ciudad Obregon, Navajoa
  • CST (America/Merida) — Merida, Campeche, Ciudad del Carmen
  • CST (America/Chihuahua) — Chihuahua, Delicias, Hidalgo del Parral
  • EST (America/Cancun) — Cancun, Chetumal
  • CST (America/Bahia_Banderas)

Daylight saving time in Mexico: FAQ

When do the clocks go forward in Mexico?

On 8 March 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7). The rule is the second Sunday in March.

When do the clocks go back in Mexico?

On 1 November 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8). The rule is the first Sunday in November.

Does the whole of Mexico observe daylight saving time?

No. Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla (CST) and Monterrey, Torreon, Saltillo (CST) and Culiacan, Mazatlan, Tepic (MST) and Hermosillo, Mazatlan, Ciudad Obregon (MST) and Merida, Campeche, Ciudad del Carmen (CST) and Chihuahua, Delicias, Hidalgo del Parral (CST) and Cancun, Chetumal (EST) and America/Bahia_Banderas (CST) stay on the same offset all year.

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.