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 Mon 06:48:25
- Aguascalientes Mon 06:48:25
- Campeche Mon 06:48:25
- Cancún Mon 07:48:25
- Celaya Mon 06:48:25
- Chihuahua Mon 06:48:25
- Ciudad Apodaca Mon 06:48:25
- Ciudad General Escobedo Mon 06:48:25
- Ciudad Juárez Mon 06:48:25
- Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl Mon 06:48:25
- Ciudad Obregón Mon 05:48:25
- Ciudad Victoria Mon 06:48:25
- Coatzacoalcos Mon 06:48:25
- Coyoacán Mon 06:48:25
- Cuernavaca Mon 06:48:25
- Culiacán Mon 05:48:25
- Ecatepec de Morelos Mon 06:48:25
- Ensenada Mon 05:48:25
- Guadalajara Mon 06:48:25
- Guadalupe Mon 06:48:25
- Gustavo Adolfo Madero Mon 06:48:25
- Gómez Palacio Mon 06:48:25
- Hermosillo Mon 05:48:25
- Heroica Matamoros Mon 07:48:25
- Irapuato Mon 06:48:25
- Iztapalapa Mon 06:48:25
- León de los Aldama Mon 06:48:25
- Los Mochis Mon 05:48:25
- Manzanillo Mon 06:48:25
- Mazatlán Mon 05:48:25
- Mexicali Mon 05:48:25
- Mexico City Mon 06:48:25
- Monclova Mon 06:48:25
- Monterrey Mon 06:48:25
- Morelia Mon 06:48:25
- Mérida Mon 06:48:25
- Naucalpan de Juárez Mon 06:48:25
- Nogales Mon 05:48:25
- Nuevo Laredo Mon 07:48:25
- Oaxaca Mon 06:48:25
- Pachuca de Soto Mon 06:48:25
- Puebla Mon 06:48:25
- Puerto Vallarta Mon 06:48:25
- Reynosa Mon 07:48:25
- Salamanca Mon 06:48:25
- Saltillo Mon 06:48:25
- San José del Cabo Mon 05:48:25
- San Luis Potosí Mon 06:48:25
- San Nicolás de los Garza Mon 06:48:25
- Santa María Chimalhuacán Mon 06:48:25
- Santiago de Querétaro Mon 06:48:25
- Soledad de Graciano Sánchez Mon 06:48:25
- Tampico Mon 06:48:25
- Tapachula Mon 06:48:25
- Tehuacán Mon 06:48:25
- Tepic Mon 05:48:25
- Tijuana Mon 05:48:25
- Tlalnepantla Mon 06:48:25
- Tlaquepaque Mon 06:48:25
- Tlaxcala Mon 06:48:25
- Tonalá Mon 06:48:25
- Torreón Mon 06:48:25
- Tuxtla Mon 06:48:25
- Uruapan Mon 06:48:25
- Veracruz Mon 06:48:25
- Victoria de Durango Mon 06:48:25
- Villahermosa Mon 06:48:25
- Xalapa de Enríquez Mon 06:48:25
- Zacatecas Mon 06:48:25
- Zapopan Mon 06:48:25
- Álvaro Obregón Mon 06:48:25
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Aguascalientes | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Campeche | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Cancún | Mon 07:48:25 |
| Celaya | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Chihuahua | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Ciudad Juárez | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Ciudad Obregón | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Ciudad Victoria | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Coatzacoalcos | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Coyoacán | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Cuernavaca | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Culiacán | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Ensenada | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Guadalajara | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Guadalupe | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Gómez Palacio | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Hermosillo | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Heroica Matamoros | Mon 07:48:25 |
| Irapuato | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Iztapalapa | Mon 06:48:25 |
| León de los Aldama | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Los Mochis | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Manzanillo | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Mazatlán | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Mexicali | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Mexico City | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Monclova | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Monterrey | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Morelia | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Mérida | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Nogales | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Nuevo Laredo | Mon 07:48:25 |
| Oaxaca | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Pachuca de Soto | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Puebla | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Puerto Vallarta | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Reynosa | Mon 07:48:25 |
| Salamanca | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Saltillo | Mon 06:48:25 |
| San José del Cabo | Mon 05:48:25 |
| San Luis Potosí | Mon 06:48:25 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Santa María Chimalhuacán | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Santiago de Querétaro | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Tampico | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Tapachula | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Tehuacán | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Tepic | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Tijuana | Mon 05:48:25 |
| Tlalnepantla | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Tlaquepaque | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Tlaxcala | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Tonalá | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Torreón | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Tuxtla | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Uruapan | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Veracruz | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Victoria de Durango | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Villahermosa | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Zacatecas | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Zapopan | Mon 06:48:25 |
| Álvaro Obregón | Mon 06:48:25 |
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 name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Mexico at a glance
| Current main time | 06:48 on Monday |
|---|---|
| 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 06:48 on Monday 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 signals
This page connects Mexico to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Mexico City, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Mexico 🇲🇽 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | MX / MEX |
| Capital city clock | Mexico City |
| City pages in cluster | 71 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 17 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−06:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally 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.