What time is it in Mexico?

Mexico uses Central Time (CST), which is UTC-6. Mexico has 4 time zones.

What is the best time to call Mexico?

The best time to call Mexico is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (UTC-6). Use our visual tool above to see the overlap with your local time.

Does Mexico observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Mexico does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC-6 year-round.

Current Time in Mexico — Best Time to Call Mexico

All Time Zones in Mexico

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Central Time

CST · UTC-6

Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey

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Mountain Time

MST · UTC-7

Chihuahua, Mazatlan

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Pacific Time

PST · UTC-8

Tijuana, Mexicali

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Southeast Time

EST · UTC-5

Cancun, Quintana Roo

Best Time to Call Mexico

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Quick Reference

Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
Primary Timezone	Central Time
Abbreviation	CST
UTC Offset	UTC-6
DST	No
Number of Time Zones	4
Business Hours	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

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Country code: +52 — View number formats, prefixes, and dialing instructions

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