Current time in Mexico
Central Standard Time (CST) · UTC−6 · Capital: Mexico City
- Official name
- Estados Unidos Mexicanos
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Population
- 121,740,000
- Currency
- MXN
- Language
- Spanish
- Dialling code
- +52
- Internet domain
- .mx
- ISO codes
- MX, MEX
- Continent
- North America
- Largest city
- Mexico City
- Cities on WorldClock
- 9
- Number of time zones
- 3
Time zones in Mexico
About Mexico
Mexico is a country is north America located south of Texas. The capital of Mexico is Mexico City, its official language is Spanish although Native American languages are spoken and the country has a population of 112.3 million people. The currency used in this country is the Peso (MXN). The Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés came from Spain in 1519 but was not fought by the Aztecs as they believed him to be the returned Quetzalcoatl. Cortés then allied himself with the enemies of the Aztecs and in 1521 they conquered Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. The Aztec empire was then known as New Spain. Later, in 1810, the Mexican was of independence was started by Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo. In 1821 Mexico gained its independence from Spain. Today Mexico is known for its rich culture and especially its food. Burriots, taco and fajitas and enjoyed the world over. The Mexican Flag has green, white and red stripes from left to right, with an eagle holding a snake in its mouth on the white part in the middle.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico is spread over several time zones. The capital, Mexico City, is on Central Standard Time (CST), UTC−6.
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Mexico has 3 time zones, from UTC−7 (Hermosillo) to UTC−5 (Cancun), a 2-hour spread.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−6 all year round.
What time is it in Mexico City right now?
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is on Central Standard Time (CST), UTC−6. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Mexico and London?
Mexico is currently 7 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Mexico and New York?
Mexico is currently 2 hours behind New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Mexico?
Office hours in Mexico (9:00–17:00 local time) are 16:00–00:00 in London and 11:00–19:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in North America are on the same time as Mexico?
Right now these countries in North America share UTC−6: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua.
What is the dialling code for Mexico?
The international dialling code for Mexico is +52.