Mexico facts
| Capital | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, North America |
| Area | 1,964,375 km² · 758,449 sq mi · 485,406,884 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Mexican |
| Currency | Mexican Peso (MXN) |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City · UTC−6 · 1:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +52 |
| Internet domain | .mx |
| Electricity | 127V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 19.4285, -99.1277 |
Time difference
Mexico City is on UTC−6 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 a.m. |
| London | 7:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 6:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Mexico is about 21% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Mexico is about 8.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Mexico City to Washington, D.C.: about 3,031 km (1,883 mi) as the crow flies.
- Mexico City to London: about 8,929 km (5,548 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Mexico shares land borders with 3 countries: Belize, Guatemala, United States.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
How big is Mexico?
Mexico covers about 1,964,375 km² (758,449 sq mi), ranking 13 of 196 countries by area. It is about 21% of the size of the United States. It is about 8.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico City uses UTC−6 (America/Mexico City) today. When it is noon in Mexico City, it is 2:00 p.m. in New York and 7:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Mexico use?
Mexico uses the Mexican Peso (MXN).
What is the country code for Mexico?
The international calling code is +52. From the United States dial 011 52 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 52.
What language is spoken in Mexico?
Official or national language: Spanish.