What Time Zone Is Mexico?
Mexico uses 6 time zones: CST (UTC−6), PST (UTC−8), MST (UTC−7), CST (UTC−6), EST (UTC−5), MST (UTC−7). Mexico City is on CST.
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· Mexico — main zone
America/Mexico_City
Time zones in Mexico
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Leon, Toluca, Nezahualcoyotl |
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) | UTC−8 | --:-- | Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada |
| Mexican Pacific Standard Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | Culiacan, Mazatlan, Tepic, Los Mochis, La Paz |
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Ciudad Juarez |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | Cancun, Chetumal |
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | America/Ciudad_Juarez |
Convert Mexico time
Main time zone of Mexico
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Mexico_City |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Daylight saving time in Mexico
Mexico does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−6 all year, so conversions never shift.
Mexico time zone FAQ
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico spans 6 time zones: CST (UTC−6), PST (UTC−8), MST (UTC−7), CST (UTC−6), EST (UTC−5), MST (UTC−7).
Which areas of Mexico use each time zone?
CST: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Leon. PST: Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada. MST: Culiacan, Mazatlan, Tepic, Los Mochis. CST: Ciudad Juarez. EST: Cancun, Chetumal. MST: America/Ciudad_Juarez
Does all of Mexico observe daylight saving time?
No. PST, CST, MST change, while CST, MST, EST stay the same all year.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.