Time Now in Mexico City, Mexico 🇲🇽
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Mexico City ranks
#27 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 19.43° N, 99.13° W
Elevation: 2,240 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Mexico
State: Mexico City
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Mexico_City
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mexico: CST, EST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Mexico: CDT, MDT, PDT
Mexico City is in the America/Mexico_City time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Mexico City, Mexico, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Mexico City
Daylight Hours in Mexico City
Mexico City gets 13h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mexico City is at 06:03 and sunset in Mexico City is at 19:18.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 57m near the December solstice to 13h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mexico City and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mexico City right now.
Best Time to Call Mexico City
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Mexico City:
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Common Questions About Time in Mexico City
What is the current local time in Mexico City?
The live local time in Mexico City is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Mexico City currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico City stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Mexico City's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mexico City.
Weather in Mexico City
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Mexico City
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 04:37 | 06:02 | 12:40 | 16:01 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:37 | 06:03 | 12:41 | 16:01 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 04:38 | 06:03 | 12:41 | 16:01 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:38 | 06:03 | 12:41 | 16:01 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:38 | 06:04 | 12:41 | 16:01 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:39 | 06:04 | 12:41 | 16:00 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:39 | 06:04 | 12:41 | 16:00 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
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Mexico City Weather Widget
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Mexico City Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Mexico City
Mexico City Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Mexico City
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Live event countdown in Mexico City local time
14-day Forecast for Mexico City
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mexico City
Sunrise
in Mexico City
↑
6:03 AM
Sunset
in Mexico City
↓
7:18 PM
Day Length
13h 15m
Dawn
in Mexico City
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Mexico City
7:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mexico City
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
76.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:44
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:48
View the detailed moon calendar for Mexico City with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Mexico City
How Far Is Mexico City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2,491 km | NW (315deg) |
| New York | 3,359 km | NE (40deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,432 km | SE (128deg) |
| London | 8,929 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 9,196 km | NE (41deg) |
| Moscow | 10,720 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,310 km | NW (315deg) |
| Sydney | 12,973 km | WSW (241deg) |
Mexico City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mexico City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 19.4deg S, 80.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mexico City
What time is it in Mexico City right now?
The current local time in Mexico City is 21:03 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Mexico City follows the America/Mexico_City time zone.
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the America/Mexico_City IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Mexico City?
Mexico City is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Mexico City local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Mexico City on daylight saving time right now?
No — Mexico City is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mexico City today?
Today in Mexico City: sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset is at 19:18, giving 13h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mexico City tonight?
The moon phase over Mexico City tonight is Waning Gibbous with 76.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Mexico City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mexico City, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.