What time is it in Mexico City?
Local time in Mexico City, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-6 · CST · Mexico
| UTC offset | UTC-6 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City (CST) |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM |
| Sunset | 06:35 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:30 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 10 min |
Daylight saving time
Mexico City does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC-6 all year.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +2 h | |
| Los Angeles | −1 h | |
| Chicago | +1 h | |
| Houston | +1 h | |
| Phoenix | −1 h | |
| Philadelphia | +2 h | |
| San Antonio | +1 h | |
| San Diego | −1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Mexico City is on CST, that is UTC-6. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 06:00 AM in Mexico City — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Mexico City is on UTC-6. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:25 AM and sets at 06:35 PM in Mexico City, a day of 12 h 10 min.
Mexico City does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC-6 all year.
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