Current Time in Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City Time Now

Fri, Jun 19, 2026

3:16 AM (CDT, 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5))

Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

Central Daylight Time (CDT)

CDT is 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5)

About the Time in Mexico City

Mexico City is located in Federal District, Mexico. The local time zone is Central Daylight Time (CDT), 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5). Mexico City has a population of more than 8 million.

Today the sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 8:16 PM in Mexico City. That is about 13 hours 18 minutes of daylight.

The next clock change in the Central Daylight Time zone is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour.

Mexico City Time - Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What time zone is Mexico City in?

A

Mexico City is in the Central Daylight Time (CDT) time zone, 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5).

Q

Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?

A

Yes. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026.

Q

What is the UTC offset in Mexico City?

A

The current UTC offset in Mexico City is 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5).