Mexico City time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (America/Mexico_City) |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:32 AM / 06:09 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | Mexico — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 19.43° N, 99.13° W |
London to Mexico City time converter
London hour by hour in Mexico City time; the 2 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| London | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 08:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 |
| 11:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 13:00 | 06:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 16:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 19:00 | 12:00 |
| 20:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
| 22:00 | 15:00 |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Mexico City time compared with world cities
Relative to Mexico City; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 9 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 7 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 1 hour behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 10 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 9 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 15 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 17 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC−6 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mexico City
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:32 AM | 06:09 PM | 11 h 37 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:32 AM | 06:08 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:33 AM | 06:08 PM | 11 h 35 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:33 AM | 06:07 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:34 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:34 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:34 AM | 06:05 PM | 11 h 31 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Mexico City
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:10 AM – 06:18 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:18 AM – 07:02 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:39 PM – 06:23 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:23 PM – 06:31 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Mexico City and London?
Mexico City is currently 7 hours behind London.
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City is in Central Standard Time (UTC−6). IANA time zone ID: America/Mexico_City.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC−6 all year.
When is golden hour in Mexico City?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Mexico City runs 05:39 PM – 06:23 PM and morning golden hour 06:18 AM – 07:02 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mexico City?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Mexico City is at 06:32 AM and sunset at 06:09 PM, a day length of 11 h 37 min (local time).