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 Sat 04:01:16
- Aguascalientes Sat 04:01:16
- Campeche Sat 04:01:16
- Cancún Sat 05:01:16
- Celaya Sat 04:01:16
- Chihuahua Sat 04:01:16
- Ciudad Apodaca Sat 04:01:16
- Ciudad General Escobedo Sat 04:01:16
- Ciudad Juárez Sat 04:01:16
- Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl Sat 04:01:16
- Ciudad Obregón Sat 03:01:16
- Ciudad Victoria Sat 04:01:16
- Coatzacoalcos Sat 04:01:16
- Coyoacán Sat 04:01:16
- Cuernavaca Sat 04:01:16
- Culiacán Sat 03:01:16
- Ecatepec de Morelos Sat 04:01:16
- Ensenada Sat 03:01:16
- Guadalajara Sat 04:01:16
- Guadalupe Sat 04:01:16
- Gustavo Adolfo Madero Sat 04:01:16
- Gómez Palacio Sat 04:01:16
- Hermosillo Sat 03:01:16
- Heroica Matamoros Sat 05:01:16
- Irapuato Sat 04:01:16
- Iztapalapa Sat 04:01:16
- León de los Aldama Sat 04:01:16
- Los Mochis Sat 03:01:16
- Manzanillo Sat 04:01:16
- Mazatlán Sat 03:01:16
- Mexicali Sat 03:01:16
- Mexico City Sat 04:01:16
- Monclova Sat 04:01:16
- Monterrey Sat 04:01:16
- Morelia Sat 04:01:16
- Mérida Sat 04:01:16
- Naucalpan de Juárez Sat 04:01:16
- Nogales Sat 03:01:16
- Nuevo Laredo Sat 05:01:16
- Oaxaca Sat 04:01:16
- Pachuca de Soto Sat 04:01:16
- Puebla Sat 04:01:16
- Puerto Vallarta Sat 04:01:16
- Reynosa Sat 05:01:16
- Salamanca Sat 04:01:16
- Saltillo Sat 04:01:16
- San José del Cabo Sat 03:01:16
- San Luis Potosí Sat 04:01:16
- San Nicolás de los Garza Sat 04:01:16
- Santa María Chimalhuacán Sat 04:01:16
- Santiago de Querétaro Sat 04:01:16
- Soledad de Graciano Sánchez Sat 04:01:16
- Tampico Sat 04:01:16
- Tapachula Sat 04:01:16
- Tehuacán Sat 04:01:16
- Tepic Sat 03:01:16
- Tijuana Sat 03:01:16
- Tlalnepantla Sat 04:01:16
- Tlaquepaque Sat 04:01:16
- Tlaxcala Sat 04:01:16
- Tonalá Sat 04:01:16
- Torreón Sat 04:01:16
- Tuxtla Sat 04:01:16
- Uruapan Sat 04:01:16
- Veracruz Sat 04:01:16
- Victoria de Durango Sat 04:01:16
- Villahermosa Sat 04:01:16
- Xalapa de Enríquez Sat 04:01:16
- Zacatecas Sat 04:01:16
- Zapopan Sat 04:01:16
- Álvaro Obregón Sat 04:01:16
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Aguascalientes | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Campeche | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Cancún | Sat 05:01:16 |
| Celaya | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Chihuahua | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Ciudad Juárez | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Ciudad Obregón | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Ciudad Victoria | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Coatzacoalcos | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Coyoacán | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Cuernavaca | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Culiacán | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Ensenada | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Guadalajara | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Guadalupe | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Gómez Palacio | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Hermosillo | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Heroica Matamoros | Sat 05:01:16 |
| Irapuato | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Iztapalapa | Sat 04:01:16 |
| León de los Aldama | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Los Mochis | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Manzanillo | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Mazatlán | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Mexicali | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Mexico City | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Monclova | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Monterrey | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Morelia | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Mérida | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Nogales | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Nuevo Laredo | Sat 05:01:16 |
| Oaxaca | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Pachuca de Soto | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Puebla | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Puerto Vallarta | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Reynosa | Sat 05:01:16 |
| Salamanca | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Saltillo | Sat 04:01:16 |
| San José del Cabo | Sat 03:01:16 |
| San Luis Potosí | Sat 04:01:16 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Santa María Chimalhuacán | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Santiago de Querétaro | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Tampico | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Tapachula | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Tehuacán | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Tepic | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Tijuana | Sat 03:01:16 |
| Tlalnepantla | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Tlaquepaque | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Tlaxcala | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Tonalá | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Torreón | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Tuxtla | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Uruapan | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Veracruz | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Victoria de Durango | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Villahermosa | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Zacatecas | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Zapopan | Sat 04:01:16 |
| Álvaro Obregón | Sat 04:01:16 |
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 | 04:01 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| 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 04:01 on Saturday 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.