Current Time in Mexico City
Mexico · CST/CDT · UTC-6:00 / UTC-5:00 (DST)
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America/Mexico_City
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CST/CDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-6:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-5:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Mexico_City |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Population | 9.2 million |
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About Mexico City Time Zone (CST/CDT)
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is on Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Mexico City is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world.
Key fact: Mexico City is in the same timezone as Chicago (CST) in winter.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Mexico City with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mexico City Time
What time is it in Mexico City right now? +
The current time in Mexico City, Mexico is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Mexico City is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6:00 in winter, UTC-5:00 in summer).
What timezone is Mexico City in? +
Mexico City is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Mexico_City. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.Does Mexico City observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Mexico City observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -6:00; in summer it is -5:00.
What is the UTC offset for Mexico City? +
Mexico City's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and London? +
Mexico City (CST/CDT) is UTC-6:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Mexico City is in the same timezone as Chicago (CST) in winter.
How do I convert Mexico City time to UTC? +
To convert Mexico City time to UTC, subtract UTC-6:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Mexico City and the UTC offset is UTC-6:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Mexico City in? +
Mexico City is located in North America. It is the 9.2 million population city in Mexico.
What is the IANA timezone name for Mexico City? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Mexico City is
America/Mexico_City. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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