Mexico City time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (America/Mexico_City) |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:26 AM / 06:25 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Mexico — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 19.43° N, 99.13° W |
London to Mexico City time converter
When it is a given hour in London, what time is it in Mexico City? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (2 hours).
| 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
Differences are relative to Mexico City. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change 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+10 | 16 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
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 06:26 AM | 06:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 06:26 AM | 06:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:27 AM | 06:23 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:27 AM | 06:22 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:27 AM | 06:22 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:27 AM | 06:21 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:27 AM | 06:20 PM | 11 h 52 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Mexico City
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:04 AM – 06:13 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:13 AM – 06:55 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:56 PM – 06:38 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:38 PM – 06:47 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 Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Mexico City runs 05:56 PM – 06:38 PM and morning golden hour 06:13 AM – 06:55 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mexico City?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Mexico City is at 06:26 AM and sunset at 06:25 PM, a day length of 11 h 59 min (local time).