Current Time in Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico 🇲🇽 runs on America/Mexico_City.
15:12:27
Saturday, 16 May 2026
America/Mexico_City · UTC-6
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Country
Mexico
DST
Not observed
The current time in Mexico City is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. Mexico City runs on Central Time most of the year, aligned with Chicago.
When is it daytime in Mexico City?
In Mexico City, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is daytime in Mexico City. Business hours are typically 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
Mexico City is the only major city in our current-time index on America/Mexico_City.
Plan a meeting with Mexico City
Most cross-city scheduling from Mexico City runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Mexico City right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current Mexico City time. Mexico City operates on America/Mexico_City, which is currently UTC-6.
What time zone does Mexico City use?
Mexico City uses America/Mexico_City (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is -6. Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays constant year-round.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
No. The offset stays at UTC-6 year-round.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in Mexico City?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between Mexico City working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.