What Time Is It in Mexico?
Live clock, time zone and time difference in Mexico
Time zones: Mexico
Mexico spans several time zones; the clock above shows the Ciudad de México zone. The table below lists the current time in every zone.
| Time zone | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad de México | 5:10 PM | UTC-6 (CST) |
| Cancún | 6:10 PM | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Chihuahua | 5:10 PM | UTC-6 (CST) |
| Tijuana | 4:10 PM | UTC-7 (PDT) |
The time in Mexico right now is 5:10 PM (Wednesday, October 21, 2026). Mexico is on CST (UTC-6). Mexico does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays the same all year. Mexico is 7 hours behind London.
The clock above follows the Mexico time zone and updates every second regardless of your device settings. Use the difference boxes below when planning a meeting, flight or call, and open the time zone converter to convert any other date and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Mexico right now?
The time in Mexico is 5:10 PM, Wednesday, October 21, 2026. This page follows the Mexico time zone (CST, UTC-6) and updates every second.
What is the time difference between Mexico and London?
Mexico is 7 hours behind London. The difference can change by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
Mexico does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays the same all year.