PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Mexico City
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Mexico City
- Population
- 12,294,193
- Coordinates
- 19.43° N, 99.13° W
- Elevation
- 2240 m
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico, with a population of about 12,294,193. It uses the Central Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Mexico_City).
Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−6 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Puebla, Guadalajara.
Because Mexico City lies at 19.43° N, 99.13° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 18 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 58 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 7:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 58 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City is in the Central Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Mexico_City. The UTC offset is UTC−6.
Does Mexico City have daylight saving time?
No. Mexico City stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and New York?
In January New York is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City, and in July it is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Mexico City, and in July it is 1 hour behind Mexico City, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mexico City?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:59 AM and sets at about 7:17 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:05 AM and sets at about 6:03 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Puebla Mexico · 110 km ·
- Guadalajara Mexico · 460 km ·
- Monterrey Mexico · 710 km ·
- Guatemala City Guatemala · 1,060 km ·
- San Antonio United States · 1,110 km ·
- Houston United States · 1,210 km ·