Current Time in Mexico
Mexico has more than one time zone. The main one (Mexico City) is Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now.
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· Mexico
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 |
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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 |
Time difference between Mexico and other cities
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 FAQ
What time is it in Mexico right now?
Mexico is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Mexico, updated every second.
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico uses 6 time zones: CST, PST, MST, CST, EST, MST. The main zone is Central Standard Time (America/Mexico_City).
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Mexico and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Mexico.
States and regions of Mexico
Aguascalientes StateBaja CaliforniaBaja California SurCampeche StateChiapasChihuahua StateCoahuilaColima StateDistrito FederalDurango StateGuanajuatoGuerreroHidalgoJaliscoMéxicoMichoacánMorelosNayaritNuevo LeónOaxaca StatePuebla StateQuerétaro StateQuintana RooSan Luis Potosí StateSinaloaSonoraTabascoTamaulipasTlaxcala StateVeracruz StateYucatánZacatecas State
Current time in Mexico cities
Mexico CityGuadalajaraMonterreyPueblaTijuanaCiudad JuarezLeonTolucaNezahualcoyotlMeridaSan Luis PotosiTorreonQueretaroAguascalientesChihuahuaMexicaliCuliacanAcapulcoSaltilloMoreliaCuernavacaTampicoVeracruzHermosilloCancunTuxtla GutierrezMazatlanReynosaDurangoMatamorosXalapaOaxacaVillahermosaMazatlanCelayaIrapuatoGomez PalacioPachucaTepicTlaxcala
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.