Time zone in Mexico: Mexico Central Time (CST) in Mexico City and most of the country
Right now the local time in Mexico City is UTC−6.
Mexico ended daylight saving time in 2022, so Mexico City and most of the country stay on UTC−6 all year; some border cities, such as Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez, still change their clocks along with the U.S.
Time difference between Mexico and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Mexico right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Mexico. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Chicago | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Denver | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
Best time to call Mexico from the U.S.
To reach someone in Mexico between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM New York time, or between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Mexico (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Mexico that is from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico uses Mexico Central Time (CST) in Mexico City and most of the country, which is UTC−6 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Mexico have daylight saving time?
Mostly no. Mexico City and most of the country stay on UTC−6 all year, but some border cities, such as Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez, still change their clocks along with the U.S.
What is the time difference between Mexico and New York?
Mexico is 1 hour behind New York right now.
What is the calling code for Mexico?
The country calling code is +52. To call Mexico from the U.S., dial 011, then 52, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Mexico?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to MXN converter.