Time in Mexico now
Mexico runs on 6 different clocks, because its zones sit at different offsets or change for summer at different times. The times are worked out from the time zone database that every phone and computer uses.
Sunrise and sunset in Mexico City.
Worked out for the coordinates of Mexico City from the position of the sun, and updated every minute. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up there for 13h 18m, and on the shortest day for 10h 58m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Mexico, 2026.
The 7 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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2FebConstitution DayMonday · Passed
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16MarBenito Juárez's birthdayMonday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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16SepIndependence DayWednesday · Today
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16NovRevolution DayMonday · In 61 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Mexico City compared with other cities.
How the clock in Mexico City lines up with cities around the world, right now. The last column counts from Mexico City, not from where you are.
| City | Country | Local time | From Mexico City |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Clock changes in Mexico.
Mexico does not change its clocks for summer, so the time difference with countries that do shifts twice a year.
Countries in Europe and North America move their clocks in spring and autumn. Their difference from Mexico City therefore changes by an hour twice a year, while the clock in Mexico City stays where it is.
Countries on the same time as Mexico City.
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC-6, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in the United States.
Short, clear answers about US time zones, daylight saving time and federal holidays.
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What time is it in Mexico now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Mexico City and it updates every second. The other columns show the rest of the country, because Mexico spans 6 clocks.
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How many time zones does Mexico have?
Mexico keeps 6 different clocks, from UTC-8 in the west to UTC-5 in the east. The strip at the top of this page shows each one with the zone names it covers, such as America/Cancun, America/Matamoros and America/Mexico_City and others.
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Does Mexico use daylight saving time?
No. Mexico stays on UTC-6 all year, so the clock never moves. Countries that do change their clocks come one hour closer or one hour further away twice a year.
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What is the UTC offset in Mexico?
Mexico City is UTC-6 all year. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between Mexico and New York?
Mexico City is 1 hour behind New York in winter and 2 hours behind New York in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Mexico and London?
Mexico City is 6 hours behind London in winter and 7 hours behind London in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Mexico and New Delhi?
Mexico City is 11.5 hours behind New Delhi all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in Mexico?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does Mexico have in 2026?
7 public holiday dates are listed for 2026, and 5 of them fall on a Monday or a Friday, which makes a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Mexico City?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Mexico City are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 13h 18m, and on the shortest day for 10h 58m.