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 05:17:03
- Aguascalientes Fri 05:17:03
- Campeche Fri 05:17:03
- Cancún Fri 06:17:03
- Celaya Fri 05:17:03
- Chihuahua Fri 05:17:03
- Ciudad Apodaca Fri 05:17:03
- Ciudad General Escobedo Fri 05:17:03
- Ciudad Juárez Fri 05:17:03
- Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl Fri 05:17:03
- Ciudad Obregón Fri 04:17:03
- Ciudad Victoria Fri 05:17:03
- Coatzacoalcos Fri 05:17:03
- Coyoacán Fri 05:17:03
- Cuernavaca Fri 05:17:03
- Culiacán Fri 04:17:03
- Ecatepec de Morelos Fri 05:17:03
- Ensenada Fri 04:17:03
- Guadalajara Fri 05:17:03
- Guadalupe Fri 05:17:03
- Gustavo Adolfo Madero Fri 05:17:03
- Gómez Palacio Fri 05:17:03
- Hermosillo Fri 04:17:03
- Heroica Matamoros Fri 06:17:03
- Irapuato Fri 05:17:03
- Iztapalapa Fri 05:17:03
- León de los Aldama Fri 05:17:03
- Los Mochis Fri 04:17:03
- Manzanillo Fri 05:17:03
- Mazatlán Fri 04:17:03
- Mexicali Fri 04:17:03
- Mexico City Fri 05:17:03
- Monclova Fri 05:17:03
- Monterrey Fri 05:17:03
- Morelia Fri 05:17:03
- Mérida Fri 05:17:03
- Naucalpan de Juárez Fri 05:17:03
- Nogales Fri 04:17:03
- Nuevo Laredo Fri 06:17:03
- Oaxaca Fri 05:17:03
- Pachuca de Soto Fri 05:17:03
- Puebla Fri 05:17:03
- Puerto Vallarta Fri 05:17:03
- Reynosa Fri 06:17:03
- Salamanca Fri 05:17:03
- Saltillo Fri 05:17:03
- San José del Cabo Fri 04:17:03
- San Luis Potosí Fri 05:17:03
- San Nicolás de los Garza Fri 05:17:03
- Santa María Chimalhuacán Fri 05:17:03
- Santiago de Querétaro Fri 05:17:03
- Soledad de Graciano Sánchez Fri 05:17:03
- Tampico Fri 05:17:03
- Tapachula Fri 05:17:03
- Tehuacán Fri 05:17:03
- Tepic Fri 04:17:03
- Tijuana Fri 04:17:03
- Tlalnepantla Fri 05:17:03
- Tlaquepaque Fri 05:17:03
- Tlaxcala Fri 05:17:03
- Tonalá Fri 05:17:03
- Torreón Fri 05:17:03
- Tuxtla Fri 05:17:03
- Uruapan Fri 05:17:03
- Veracruz Fri 05:17:03
- Victoria de Durango Fri 05:17:03
- Villahermosa Fri 05:17:03
- Xalapa de Enríquez Fri 05:17:03
- Zacatecas Fri 05:17:03
- Zapopan Fri 05:17:03
- Álvaro Obregón Fri 05:17:03
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Aguascalientes | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Campeche | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Cancún | Fri 06:17:03 |
| Celaya | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Chihuahua | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Ciudad Juárez | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Ciudad Obregón | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Ciudad Victoria | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Coatzacoalcos | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Coyoacán | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Cuernavaca | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Culiacán | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Ensenada | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Guadalajara | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Guadalupe | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Gómez Palacio | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Hermosillo | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Heroica Matamoros | Fri 06:17:03 |
| Irapuato | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Iztapalapa | Fri 05:17:03 |
| León de los Aldama | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Los Mochis | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Manzanillo | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Mazatlán | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Mexicali | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Mexico City | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Monclova | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Monterrey | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Morelia | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Mérida | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Nogales | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Nuevo Laredo | Fri 06:17:03 |
| Oaxaca | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Pachuca de Soto | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Puebla | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Puerto Vallarta | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Reynosa | Fri 06:17:03 |
| Salamanca | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Saltillo | Fri 05:17:03 |
| San José del Cabo | Fri 04:17:03 |
| San Luis Potosí | Fri 05:17:03 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Santa María Chimalhuacán | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Santiago de Querétaro | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Tampico | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Tapachula | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Tehuacán | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Tepic | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Tijuana | Fri 04:17:03 |
| Tlalnepantla | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Tlaquepaque | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Tlaxcala | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Tonalá | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Torreón | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Tuxtla | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Uruapan | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Veracruz | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Victoria de Durango | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Villahermosa | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Zacatecas | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Zapopan | Fri 05:17:03 |
| Álvaro Obregón | Fri 05:17:03 |
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 | 05:17 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 05:17 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.