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Current Time in Mexico City, Mexico
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CSTUTC-6
Mexico City time zone
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA: America/Mexico_City
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
19.43° N, 99.13° W
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 10 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City to New York | +2 hours | |
| Mexico City to London | +7 hours | |
| Mexico City to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| Mexico City to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| Mexico City to Tokyo | +15 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Mexico City. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Mexico City
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City is on Central Standard Time (Mexico) (IANA time zone America/Mexico_City), which is CST (UTC-6) all year.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico City does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on CST (UTC-6) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mexico City?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 6:35 PM local time, giving 12 hours 10 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Mexico on the same time as Mexico City?
No. Mexico has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Mexico City follows Central Standard Time (Mexico).