Time in Mexico City Now
Central Standard Time (CST) · UTC−6
About Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and the political, financial and cultural centre of the country. Built on the site of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, it is known for the Zócalo, the National Museum of Anthropology, its food scene and its high altitude, and it is a key base for companies operating across Latin America.
The city uses Central Standard Time at UTC-6 all year, as Mexico abolished daylight saving for most of the country in 2022. The practical effect is that Mexico City matches Chicago in winter but falls an hour behind it once the US moves its clocks forward. Some northern border areas still follow US clock changes, so the country does not run on a single time.
- Country
- Mexico
- Population
- 8,918,653
- Currency
- MXN Mexico Peso
- Language
- Spanish
- Dialling code
- +52
- Internet domain
- .mx
- Postal code
- 00-16
- Continent
- North America
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Coordinates
- 23.6345, -102.5528
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City is in the Central Standard Time time zone (CST), which is UTC−6.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico City does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and UTC?
Mexico City is currently UTC−6.
What is the dialling code for Mexico City?
The international dialling code for Mexico City is +52.
When is the best time to call Mexico City from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 16:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 10:00 in Mexico City.