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What time is it in Mexico?
Mexico has 4 time zones, from UTC−5 to UTC−8. Some parts of Mexico use daylight saving time and some don't.
Time zones in Mexico
Central Time UTC−6 / UTC−5 in summer
Used in: Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas (US border); Chihuahua (US border - east).
Daylight saving: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour; then Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.
Central Standard Time (no daylight saving) UTC−6
Used in: Central Mexico; Campeche, Yucatan; Durango; Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas (most areas); Chihuahua (most areas); Bahia de Banderas.
No daylight saving time.
Cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puerto Vallarta
Mountain Time UTC−7 / UTC−6 in summer
Used in: Chihuahua (US border - west).
Daylight saving: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour; then Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.
Mexican Pacific Standard Time (no daylight saving) UTC−7
Used in: Baja California Sur, Nayarit (most areas), Sinaloa; Sonora.
No daylight saving time.
Cities: Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán
Pacific Time UTC−8 / UTC−7 in summer
Used in: Baja California.
Daylight saving: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour; then Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.
Cities: Tijuana
Questions
What time is it in Mexico right now?
The live clocks at the top of this page show the current time in Mexico for each of its time zones.
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Mexico has 4 time zones, from UTC−5 to UTC−8.
Does Mexico use daylight saving time?
Some parts of Mexico use daylight saving time and some don't.
What is the time difference between Mexico and New York?
Right now Eastern Standard Time in Mexico is 1 hour behind New York. Other parts of Mexico differ.
What is the time difference between Mexico and London?
Right now Eastern Standard Time in Mexico is 6 hours behind London.