Current Time in Mexico 🇲🇽
Check the current local time anywhere in Mexico. Below you'll find live clocks for Mexico's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Mexico City
- Mexico City (Pop. 9,200,000)
- Tijuana (Pop. 1,922,523)
- Iztapalapa (Pop. 1,815,786)
- León de los Aldama (Pop. 1,721,199)
- Puebla (Pop. 1,692,181)
ISO Alpha-2: MX
ISO Alpha-3: MEX
UTC Offset: UTC−06:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Mexico
- Acapulco de Juárez Fri 15:04:01
- Aguascalientes Fri 15:04:01
- Campeche Fri 15:04:01
- Cancún Fri 16:04:01
- Celaya Fri 15:04:01
- Chihuahua Fri 15:04:01
- Ciudad Apodaca Fri 15:04:01
- Ciudad General Escobedo Fri 15:04:01
- Ciudad Juárez Fri 15:04:01
- Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl Fri 15:04:01
- Ciudad Obregón Fri 14:04:01
- Ciudad Victoria Fri 15:04:01
- Coatzacoalcos Fri 15:04:01
- Coyoacán Fri 15:04:01
- Cuernavaca Fri 15:04:01
- Culiacán Fri 14:04:01
- Ecatepec de Morelos Fri 15:04:01
- Ensenada Fri 14:04:01
- Guadalajara Fri 15:04:01
- Guadalupe Fri 15:04:01
- Gustavo Adolfo Madero Fri 15:04:01
- Gómez Palacio Fri 15:04:01
- Hermosillo Fri 14:04:01
- Heroica Matamoros Fri 16:04:01
- Irapuato Fri 15:04:01
- Iztapalapa Fri 15:04:01
- León de los Aldama Fri 15:04:01
- Los Mochis Fri 14:04:01
- Manzanillo Fri 15:04:01
- Mazatlán Fri 14:04:01
- Mexicali Fri 14:04:01
- Mexico City Fri 15:04:01
- Monclova Fri 15:04:01
- Monterrey Fri 15:04:01
- Morelia Fri 15:04:01
- Mérida Fri 15:04:01
- Naucalpan de Juárez Fri 15:04:01
- Nogales Fri 14:04:01
- Nuevo Laredo Fri 16:04:01
- Oaxaca Fri 15:04:01
- Pachuca de Soto Fri 15:04:01
- Puebla Fri 15:04:01
- Puerto Vallarta Fri 15:04:01
- Reynosa Fri 16:04:01
- Salamanca Fri 15:04:01
- Saltillo Fri 15:04:01
- San José del Cabo Fri 14:04:01
- San Luis Potosí Fri 15:04:01
- San Nicolás de los Garza Fri 15:04:01
- Santa María Chimalhuacán Fri 15:04:01
- Santiago de Querétaro Fri 15:04:01
- Soledad de Graciano Sánchez Fri 15:04:01
- Tampico Fri 15:04:01
- Tapachula Fri 15:04:01
- Tehuacán Fri 15:04:01
- Tepic Fri 14:04:01
- Tijuana Fri 14:04:01
- Tlalnepantla Fri 15:04:01
- Tlaquepaque Fri 15:04:01
- Tlaxcala Fri 15:04:01
- Tonalá Fri 15:04:01
- Torreón Fri 15:04:01
- Tuxtla Fri 15:04:01
- Uruapan Fri 15:04:01
- Veracruz Fri 15:04:01
- Victoria de Durango Fri 15:04:01
- Villahermosa Fri 15:04:01
- Xalapa de Enríquez Fri 15:04:01
- Zacatecas Fri 15:04:01
- Zapopan Fri 15:04:01
- Álvaro Obregón Fri 15:04:01
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Aguascalientes | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Campeche | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Cancún | Fri 16:04:01 |
| Celaya | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Chihuahua | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Ciudad Juárez | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Ciudad Obregón | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Ciudad Victoria | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Coatzacoalcos | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Coyoacán | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Cuernavaca | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Culiacán | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Ensenada | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Guadalajara | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Guadalupe | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Gómez Palacio | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Hermosillo | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Heroica Matamoros | Fri 16:04:01 |
| Irapuato | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Iztapalapa | Fri 15:04:01 |
| León de los Aldama | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Los Mochis | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Manzanillo | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Mazatlán | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Mexicali | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Mexico City | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Monclova | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Monterrey | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Morelia | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Mérida | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Nogales | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Nuevo Laredo | Fri 16:04:01 |
| Oaxaca | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Pachuca de Soto | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Puebla | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Puerto Vallarta | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Reynosa | Fri 16:04:01 |
| Salamanca | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Saltillo | Fri 15:04:01 |
| San José del Cabo | Fri 14:04:01 |
| San Luis Potosí | Fri 15:04:01 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Santa María Chimalhuacán | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Santiago de Querétaro | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Tampico | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Tapachula | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Tehuacán | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Tepic | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Tijuana | Fri 14:04:01 |
| Tlalnepantla | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Tlaquepaque | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Tlaxcala | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Tonalá | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Torreón | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Tuxtla | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Uruapan | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Veracruz | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Victoria de Durango | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Villahermosa | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Zacatecas | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Zapopan | Fri 15:04:01 |
| Álvaro Obregón | Fri 15:04:01 |
IANA time zones in Mexico
Mexico maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Bahia_Banderas CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Cancun EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Chihuahua CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Ciudad_Juarez MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Ensenada PST · UTC−08:00
- America/Hermosillo MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Matamoros CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Mazatlan MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Merida CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Mexico_City CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Monterrey CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Ojinaga CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Santa_Isabel PST · UTC−08:00
- America/Tijuana PST · UTC−08:00
- Mexico/BajaNorte PST · UTC−08:00
- Mexico/BajaSur MST · UTC−07:00
- Mexico/General CST · UTC−06:00
Does Mexico have multiple time zones?
Yes. Mexico uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| America/Bahia_Banderas | UTC−06:00 |
| America/Cancun | UTC−05:00 |
| America/Chihuahua | UTC−06:00 |
| America/Ciudad_Juarez | UTC−07:00 |
| America/Ensenada | UTC−08:00 |
| America/Hermosillo | UTC−07:00 |
| America/Matamoros | UTC−06:00 |
| America/Mazatlan | UTC−07:00 |
| America/Merida | UTC−06:00 |
| America/Mexico_City | UTC−06:00 |
| America/Monterrey | UTC−06:00 |
| America/Ojinaga | UTC−06:00 |
| America/Santa_Isabel | UTC−08:00 |
| America/Tijuana | UTC−08:00 |
| Mexico/BajaNorte | UTC−08:00 |
| Mexico/BajaSur | UTC−07:00 |
| Mexico/General | UTC−06:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Mexico at a glance
| Current main time | 15:04 on Friday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 3 (from UTC-07:00 to UTC-05:00) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | CST, EST, MDT, PDT |
| Capital | Mexico City |
| Cities tracked | 71 |
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Mexico is split across 3 time zones, from UTC-07:00 in the east to UTC-05:00 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 2 hours apart between two cities in the same country.
Does Mexico change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Mexico uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Mexico
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 06:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 15:00 UTC. If Mexico has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Mexico
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Mexico City or another major city in Mexico. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Mexico
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. The biggest cities in Mexico include Mexico City, Tijuana, Iztapalapa, León de los Aldama and Puebla. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Mexico has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Mexico - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Mexico spans 3 time zones, from UTC-07:00 to UTC-05:00.
Does Mexico use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Mexico right now?
It is about 15:04 on Friday in the main time zone of Mexico. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Mexico time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Mexico to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Mexico City, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Mexico 🇲🇽 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | MX / MEX |
| Capital city clock | Mexico City |
| Cities shown | 71 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 17 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−06:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Mexico City time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.